Maxwell DiMarco's Grass Roots Challenge

Baby Squirrel is in Town

The Collected Adventures (Volume One)

ISBN 978-1-59092-082-4

The first book fully written and illustrated by Maxwell! The adventure begins with this first collection of fully illustrated stories. Baby Squirrel, SpikeSlug, the Jens, Cookie and Oliver, the Nightmeers and more essential characters entertain with humor, spooky adventures and epic battles.

"Your son, Ms. DiMarco, will never speak.

He'll never interact with the world like the rest of us.

There is no cure."

"Mama, I wouldn't mind being published."

CELEBRATE AN AMAZING YOUNG MAN

Before he was two years old, doctors told Maxwell's parents to "lower your expectations and get him into a good special school." They insisted he would never speak or contribute to the world in a "meaningful way." Instead of accepting this, Maxwell and his parents fought back. But that's another story.

Fast forward eight years. Maxwell is a sensitive, articulate and talented young man who loves mathematics and history... who has written and illustrated twelve 250-page books starring his own unique and courageous characters -- including the unforgettable superhero Baby Squirrel. Maxwell's first book will reach stores (online and offline) in March 2008 but RIGHT NOW something incredible is going on.

A group of authors have pledged to match all funds earned from the sale of Maxwell's book until January 31, 2008, in the form of savings bonds for college. The book is shipping NOW, but only from this website and Maxwell's personal website. This is pure word of mouth, all grass roots -- no media is involved. Just friends and family, talking to friends and family.

Only until January 31, "Baby Squirrel is in Town" is available right here for only $10 per book. This is seven dollars off the retail price. Every book includes an introduction by Maxwell's mother that talks about his personal history. The book itself is a glossy, 6 x 9, trade paperback with 250 pages and 150 black-and-white illustrations. The stories are silly, exciting and even epic. The adventure most certainly begins here.

Going into the new year, do you know a child or adult who would benefit from a story of success and hope? Love and hard-work conquering all odds? Then Maxwell's story and "Baby Squirrel is in Town" is exactly what you're looking for.

From the hearts of all of Maxwell's friends and family,

we thank you for your support.