Perfect for readers age 7 up, this relatable, funny and poignant story reflects the experiences  shared by many children in 2020’s first lockdown and celebrates how ordinary people can accomplish incredible things.

Do you like epic quests of amazing counting?

Do you dislike global pandemics, being stuck at home, and the number 7?

Then Max has a story for you! It's about how he counted to a million during lockdown - with help from his mum and dad, friends and neighbours, and his grandad. And some birds. And a bucket of marbles. And an awesome TV reporter.

Eight-year-old Max is counting to a million. Normally, having anything interesting to do would get in the way, but school is shut and everyone has to stay home because the UK is in its first lockdown. Max’s dad works at the hospital and counting helps Max with missing him, but as the pandemic progresses, what starts as a distraction turns into record-breaking effort that brings Max’s community together.

Uplifting and utterly charming, Max Counts to a Million introduces Jeremy Williams as a unique new voice in middle grade fiction.

£1 from the sale of every book will be donated to NHS Charities Together.