Kensy and Max: Take Down – COMING SOON – 2 MARCH 2021

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Hi Everyone,

I am thrilled that the 7th adventure in the Kensy and Max series, Kensy and Max: Take Down will be officially released on the 2nd March 2021. I must also apologise that there was no newsletter in January. I have been frantically writing Alice-Miranda’s next adventure and have had no time. I’m planning a bumper edition for mid Feb as soon as I have finished the draft of the new book. In the meantime I hope you love the cover of Kensy and Max’s Singaporean mystery. I’m planning quite a few events in Sydney which I will be posting about soon.

Best wishes,

Jacqueline xx

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  3. Yay! Super excited for the book to come out!
    Anne Yi’s illustration looks FABULOUS! She’s so talented 🙂

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    • Hi Allie and Aditi,

      I hope you enjoy Kensy and Max: Take Down once you get your hands on a copy. 🙂

      I agree, I am so lucky to have the talented and amazing Anne Yi as part of the team – she sure is one of the best!

      Happy reading,

      Jacqueline

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  10. I am very excited as well. I reckon that I will be buying the books as soon as I can.
    I’ve been thinking, and I feel that all grumps have something or other to do with the mystery the twins are solving. As a suggestion, maybe you could tie in someone who’s a bit moody but, in the end, turn out to have nothing to do with the plot. I also think that, to g along with this, there could be another person who’s kinder but actually is the bad guy. I will say that dash Chalmers and Mr. Richardson were the more laid-back, unsuspected villains.

    massive fan, Thomas

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    • Hi Thomas,

      I love your thinking – it’s so much fun working out the baddies and I hope that this next book gives you some clues about the ultimate dastardly villain.

      Thanks for your support.

      Best wishes,
      Jacqueline

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  11. OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙁
    I CANNOT BELIEVE I MISSED THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    JACQUELINE HARVEY, I AM A HUGE, HUGE, HUGE, HUGE FAN OF YOUR BOOKS!!!!!!!!

    WISHING YOU THE BEST 4 EVER
    🙂

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    • Hi Abigail,

      Thank you for your lovely message! I hope you enjoy Kensy and Max: Take Down.

      Happy reading,

      Jacqueline 🙂

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  12. OMG YOUR BOOKS ARE THE BEST!!! I have the whole collection of Kensy and Max including the autographed edition of Full Speed. When my Mum brought it home I was ecstatic!

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    • Hi Ellie,

      Thank you for your kind message! Hopefully one day you will be able to make it to one of my events/book signings and I can meet you and sign your whole collection of Kensy and Max books. 🙂

      Happy reading,

      Jacqueline

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  13. I LOVE YOUR BOOKS SO MUCH, I AM CURRENTLY LISTENING TO THE AUDIO BOOK KENSY AND MAX FREE FALL IT IS SOOO GOOD AND I HAVE THE NEXT BOOK WITH ME! I CANT WAIT FOR THIS ONE TO BE OUT IN MARCH! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    Really big fan: Lucy (I like being called Lucy May tho)

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    • Hi Lucy May,

      Thank you for your kind message! I’m thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the audiobook version of Kensy and Max: Freefall.

      Best wishes,

      Jacqueline

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  14. Oh Yeah! So excited!
    And I was thinking, maybe you could make someone who is a good friend, who has everyone fooled and who turns out to be the bad guy. Like maybe someone from Pharos has gone rouge and they are planning to take town the organisation from the inside? Just me thinking. And please have more Aussie Adventures in AM and CR. I need the Brisbane representation.

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  17. I really love AL books, I mean, who doesn’t? I am starting Alice Miranda in the Outback. It looks fun! I know you might have already started the 20th AL book- What’s the title? Where does Alice Miranda go? I have so many questions! Maybe you could do a book about Korea; I think your illustrator is from Korea (?). I’m just making a suggestion. You might hear this all the time, but it’s true! YOU ARE AMAZING! So full of creative ideas! I love how the plot of your book connects so smoothly! So many unexpected things!! ;D Actually, I just finished Alice Miranda in the outback! A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Also, I REALLY love Kensy and Max too, I’ve read everything except the 7th book because it isn’t released yet; Clementine Rose is pretty fun too! My absolute favourite Kensy and Max book is Undercover, I’m not sure why.. Also, I’m pretty sure Alice Miranda is going to New Zealand in her next adventure, in some of the the comments, you gave like little clues, in one particular comment, a girl said she would love to have AM go to New Zealand, and you said that she would really appreciate the next place AM is going! Oh wow, I can’t believe I’ve wrote this much (even if others wrote much more)! I have read every Alice Miranda book except for AM in Hollywood, when you go to bookshops or anything, the book is sold out!! This really shows how much people loves your work! I know you can’t spoil it… BUT PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, I beg you to tell me the name of the 20th book! :p! Heh.. I really want to write my own book, I have all the ideas and plot and characters names and- Well, all that, but whenever I start writing one, I don’t always finish actually writing it! Can I ask you a question? How is Alice Miranda so good at “everything”? When authors write stories, mostly, the main characters does not have almost everything, why did you decide to make your character very um well, perfect? Also, I’m just posting my comments here because well, I really wanted to post a comment, but didn’t, and I really didn’t know where to put it so yeah. Keep up the good work, and please answer to me! THANK YOU SO MUCH! tysm! #AliceMiranda #Kensy&Max #ClementineRose You really are one of my fav authors, I adore your work!

    P.S. OMG! THE 7TH KENSY AND MAX BOOOK! *squeeeeeee!* The cover looks absolutely beautiful, I wonder who poisoned Dame Spencer…
    P.P.S. Also, does anything interesting happens in Spy Game? Like, do I NEED to read it because there are important clues in there? I really don’t know why, but I used to have a sneaking suspicion that K&M’s Uncle Rupert had to do with all this! Maybe I still do…
    P.P.P.S. Just asking again, plz let AM go to Korea! Cuz I’m from kO-rAy-ya! Maybe a vacation? Or something to do with the Highton-Smith’s shop (fashion, yeah)?
    P.P.P.P.S. Full Speed is AWESOME! After I bought it, literally read it in 2 days!
    Heh-
    Byeeeee!

    I rlly rlly hope my comment doesn’t disappear like last time!

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    • Hi Alyssa,

      Thanks for your message. I’m really pleased that you’re enjoying my books so much. Alice-Miranda is off to Egypt for her 20th adventure. I thought about NZ but then changed my mind. It’s a super exciting storyline with lots of things happening. I’m still working on it at the moment and have three more HUGE days of editing before I send it back to my publisher again. Writing stories isn’t always easy but I recommend you have a plan and that you at least know who the characters are, where the action is going to take place and what the BIG ideas are. How are you going to end it too? I never start a book unless I have a reasonable idea of how it’s going to come together at the end.

      Kensy and Max is out in just 2 more days! Can’t wait to hear what you think.

      Best wishes,
      Jacqueline

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    • HI ALYSSA!!!

      MY NAME IS ABI AND I LOVE YOUR ENTHUSIAM
      (It’s a little boring here without it)
      ANYWAYS, I AGREE WITH YOU – WHO DOESN’T LIKE THE AM SERIES?
      I GOT INTRODUCED TO IT BY ONE OF MY OLD FRIENDS AND I HAVE NEVER LOOKED BACK!
      AND OMG – THE COVER LOOKS AH – MA – ZING WITH A LITTLE BLING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂

      CAN I JUST SAY I WANNA BE AN AUTHOR TOO AND I HAVE CURRENTLU WRITTEN A LOT OF BOOKS – THEN I WONDER HOW ON EARTH DO PEOPLE WRITE SO BIG BOOKS? I ALONE CAN ONLY WRITE LIKE THRITEEN PAGES AND HERE JACQUELINE IS, WRITING LIKE A BILLION!!!!!!!

      FROM A VERY EXICTED PEEP!

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      • Abi
        I ABSOLUTLY AGREE,
        I am writing my own books and Jacqueline is my inspiration. Can youtell me your email, JH?
        Zoe

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  18. Hello Jacqueline Harvey! Right now I am reading the second book of Kensy and max,I love Alice Miranda Too! I like Clementine Rose too but I think i like Alice Miranda and kensy and max more! I wanted to ask you is Kensy And Max 7 book the last book?Today I was reading Alice Miranda Shows her way it is so much fun and I love mystery books! Can you try doing Alice Miranda in Korea I will be so excited if you do.

    Bye.

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    • Hi Amy,

      Thank you for your kind message! Kensy and Max: Take Down is not the final book in the series. I’m thrilled to hear that you are enjoying Alice-Miranda Shows the Way.

      Happy reading,

      Jacqueline 🙂

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      • IM GLAD! YOU NEED TO COME DOWN TO NZ AND MAKE A BOOK. Can Kensy and Max go to a Robotics Competition in New Zealand? It’s usually in America. My friend went to it. They got to go to NASA. It would be awesome. (They would probably win because, well, they have Kensy)

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  19. I feel like everyone knows the answers but I was wondering if the ciphers under the chapter number aren’t just the chapters name but actually create a message???

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  20. I recently started reading Alice Miranda and I love it! I’m very excited for the new Kensy and Max 🙂

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  21. Hey Jacqueline!

    Do you think you’ll be coming to Melbourne for a signing any time soon? I have the entire Alice Miranda collection and would LOVE to get them signed!!

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    • I would love to come to Melbourne again soon – I am hoping to do a week down there in August visiting schools – fingers crossed 🙂

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  22. YEEEKS!!!!!
    I cant wait to read it!!!! Im waiting for a copy from the library! soooo exciting
    Thank you Ms. Jacqueline Harvey for all the books you write for us
    I LOVE! all your books, and i cant wait to read this one
    Kayley M

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      • I just went and bought it lol. We were grabbing me new ballet shoes and I saw Dymocks and begged my Mum to let me pop in and grab the book. I love the cute key-chain I got too! I’ve hung it on my schoolbag

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  23. This is such an amazing book I loved reading it and Kensy and Max is definitely my favourite series and this is my favourite book so far, I really need to read on! I can’t wait for your next book !!! 🙂 🙂

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  24. Hi Ms Harvey,
    I absolutely adored the latest Kensy and Max adventure. It’s the best book yet!
    I was shocked when Mae Lyn turned out to be Autumn’s mother! I didn’t expect that
    From your biggest fan,
    Saanvi

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  25. i love ur books jaquline harvey u are such a great author i want to become an great author like you.I love alice miranda and kensy and max and clementine rose .i like the outback one alot i want to become a great author

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  26. You know you response to my last message, Ms. Harvey? And now I wasn’t to read it EVEN more.
    has anyone here actually read Take Down? My local stores are really good at letting me down when it matters to me.

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  27. And what Kat said, I was thinking that there could be a bigger code. BTW does anyone else think Magoo might possibly have something to do with the overall villain. Just a gut feeling.

    Big fan, Thomas

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  28. Hi Ms Harvey
    Hehe it’s me again. I’m actually (trying) to write my own book but (lol) I have been for 2 YEARS. I can’t believe you get most of your work done WAY sooner. I am IN LOVE WITH THE 7th K&M book! Keep up the good work!

    BIG FAN
    Ellie

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  30. and uh guys in Full Speed on page 10 when Magoo says business, like, what does that mean?! I reckon Miss Potts should ask him one day. It could save the organisation.

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  31. Dear Ms Harvey
    I know I have contributed a lot in this post but I want this to be my official fan letter. First, I’d like to say that your books are awesome! My bookshelf is literally All Kensy and Max themed! I also remember winning a Clementine Rose book when I won the Kensy and Max Breaking News colouring competition at my school. Ever since you came to my school, I’ve been in love with your books. I still remember answering your question,
    “What’s another word for canyon”
    I remember saying ‘ravine’ and got to be out the front! The only way to describe your books are…

    1 Awesome (repeat previous word infinity times)
    2 Jaw-dropping (repeat previous word infinity times)
    3 Anything that’s mean super super duper duper amazing times a ZILLION

    I’ve always thought of you as a best friend along with J.K Rowling. My books are my only companions that actually make me happy consistently and half of them are YOUR books. I am proud to be called your #1 fan. When people say that they’re your #1 fan, they might just be your #2 fan because the postilion of #1 fan is already taken by me. All my friends wonder why I love you so much. HAVE THEY READ YOUR BOOKS? Probably not.
    I really want to meet you in real life! If there was one author I could choose to get a book signed by, It would be you. As i said. That signed copy of Full Speed made me feel MAGNIFICENT> I think I still have that signed bookmark I got from you but I don’t know where. I’m glad that at my local bookstore, they always have one last copy of your books that I can snatch and buy with my pocket money. I also really love the key-chain idea for the Kensy and Max books. I’ve collected one from buying the 7th book but I don’t know how to get the other 4 because I already have all your books! I think you’ve realised by now that your my FAVOURITE AUTHOR! I love to spend my afternoons on this blog, reading your words and seeing your books. You’re all I ever talk about with my Mum and Dad.
    “Dad! Can you take me to get a Jacqueline Harvey Book?”
    “Mum, can you take me to a Jacqueline Harvey book signing one day?”
    It’s just a topic I love to talk about! So I hope you get why I’m typing this up. If you didn’t know, IT’S BECAUSE I LOVE YOUR BOOKS! Ok, I think I said that already so I hope you get the point… Am I typing to much> probably. But I want you to get how much you mean to me! Kensy is my role model.. well, after my parent and stuff but STILL! All those mysteries are so cool! I love mystery novels! I finished a murder mystery book last night! They’re just so spine chilling and fun! Ok, I’m probably talking too much. My mum says I talk to much so I probably am. I should stop talking now..

    Your BIGGEST BIGGEST BIGGEST FAN EVER IN THE UNIVERSE!

    Ellie

    P.S What about a Christmas edition of Kensy and Max?
    P.P.S I can’t wait for the next book! The next book should be set somewhere in NSW Australia, like Raging Waters or Movie world In Queensland YES
    P.P.P.S I’m talking too much again, aren’t I?

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    • Hi Ellie,

      Thank you for your wonderful message! You really are a huge fan and I appreciate that very much. I’m so glad that you enjoy reading the books. Are you signed up to the newsletter (you know you can win books there every month with the competitions I have). It’s easy to do – you just need to sign up in the sun at the top right hand corner of the website home page.

      I’ve just sent my latest newsletter and I imagine as my biggest fan you might like to nominate your favourite books of mine for the YABBA and KOALA awards. I’ve created a blog post about that today but you have to move fast as the nominations close really soon – like tomorrow for the KOALAs and next Wednesday for YABBAs. I would so appreciate your input.

      I love meeting fans so I hope I get to see you somewhere soon.

      Have a great afternoon. I have to start proofreading the next Alice-Miranda book and think about the next Kensy and Max 🙂

      Best wishes,
      Jacqueline

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      • I’m only telling the truth! My Dad said that he can take me to the St Ives book signing in August but maybe I read it wrong I don’t don’t know but either way I’m no excited!

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  32. Hey I was wondering whats happening with AM 20? Its been a while since we’ve gotten an update. Of course if you can’t give away anything that’s fine.

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  33. I managed to get it in shops the day after it was released to shops. I was so excited and surprised to see it because I thought It was coming out later that month. I read it and I loved the storyline from autumn’s secret to Sidney’s kidnapping.
    I kind of think that Tippie was being a little bit suspicious but you never know. She might have good reasons for it.

    Thank you for making it and I can’t wait for AM book 20 to come out!

    Stella.

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  34. Im pretty sure I signed up for the newsletter and I can’t see it. BTW got Take Down. Wait WHAT! Pretty big twist

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    • Hi Thomas, I just checked the newsletter subscribers and it has your family email listed. I’ve tried to change it to yours but it won’t let me for some reason. It does say that this month’s newsletter has been opened – so maybe your mum or dad are fans :). Perhaps you need to unsubscribe then try again with your email and it will be fixed. I don’t know why it won’t let me amend it.

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  35. and uh yes the Macgregors are definitely suspicious. Imagine if Kensy and Max went to Tokyo, and then found out that Huang had escaped from prison and was coming for them, so K and M had one of those classic James Bond-y fights on the train. That would be so cool. Especially considering Tokyo has some super fast trains! Something to think about.

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    • Tokyo is a cool idea but I have another thought for the next book. Just working on the plotting and planning in the coming days before I leap in. But fast cars figure heavily.

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  37. Tokyo is a cool idea but I have another thought for the next book. Just working on the plotting and planning in the coming days before I leap in. But fast cars figure heavily.

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    • In the first book they’ve just turned 11 in October – the action starts in November. I don’t think I’ve ever said exactly when their birthdays are but I know it’s 17 October. I can’t tell you about the next book yet because I’m still deciding on details but soon…

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  41. how many Kensy and Max books are you planning to write?
    I think you should write a marine based one so they are under the sea or one in a jungle full of precious animals and dangers! I have already read Kensy and Max Take Down and I just couldn’t put the book down! LOL!

    Stacy I agree with you too! And you Ellie!

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    • I’m currently planning to write 10 Kensy and Max books but perhaps there will be more – I don’t know for sure yet. I’m so thrilled that you enjoy them. Marine based is interesting…

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  45. This is hi from my brother Brodie!
    I wonder how many books you will write in the future? My older sister Madeline told me that you are planning to write 10. I think you should write a Kensy and Max with a bushranger in it! seeya next time!
    That was my little brother! I like his ideas too!

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  46. Jacqueline,
    what happens when you’re writing Kensy and Max 10. You finish it and it reveals the all-time villain, and you get asked to write a lot more K & M. Do you have to come up with a new villain, or do the people give you more warning?

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