What is Max Beast – Sharknado Warning about?
Max is on a trip with his parents to experience the world. On a chance scuba diving adventure together, Max meets a shark in the water. Instead of being eaten, the shark changes into a boy, and Max turns into a shark!
Max must find his parents, and defend a ship wreck – as a shark, before he can learn how to turn back into a boy.
Plot summary of Max Beast – Sharknado Warning (No Spoilers)
Max is aboard a boat, waiting for his parents to enjoy their scuba dive together. Somehow he knew that getting in the water that day would be a bad idea. He soon finds himself facing a great white shark – IN the water!
But the shark is acting strangely, and Max notices a weird symbol on its belly. Before his eyes the shark turns into a boy he’d seen earlier that day – then Max himself begins to morph into a great white shark.
But he isn’t the biggest of fiercest predator in the water, and must flee for his life. He soon discovers a shipwreck and thieves inside. This too becomes very dangerous, and again he must flee.
What’s happened to him, and will he ever return to his own body?
Review
The first book in an exciting new, tension filled, action adventure series, Max Beast – Sharknado Warning is a gripping read.
Fast paced, with a likeable hero, large clear fonts, and thrilling illustrations, the underwater danger is real for more than just Max. Giant squid, spearguns and a shark are in the turmoil, along with greedy villains and a killer whale keen for a snack!
Max must make life or death decisions for his family, all while his mind whirls on his transformation. The shapeshifting mystery continues into the next book.
This series is sure to be gobbled up by young readers.
Book Style
106 Pages / Ten Chapters –Â With a sneak peek of the next adventure Max Beast – Tiger Terror
FAQ’s
What age is it for?
8+
Where & When is it set?
Open ocean under boats used for Scuba Diving / Present
What is the Point of View / Tense of the novel?
Third Person / Past Tense
Is there Violence?
Yes – Underwater between animals, people and then between the two
What genre is Max Beast – Sharknado Warning?
Middle Grade Fantasy Action
Themes
Action / Courage / Fantasy / Adventure / Series
Is it part of a series?
Yes
- Sharknado Warning (2026)
- Tiger Terror (2026)
- Raptor Alert (2027)
- ?
Author
Maddy Mara
Publisher
Scholastic
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(2026, Scholastic, Series, Courage, Action, Adventure, Animals, Crime, Secret, Underwater, Scuba Diving, Shark, Shapeshifter, Thieves, Danger, Tension)