February 08, 2021

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

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

star

Comments

Jayana

 

This is so exciting I can’t wait to read all of your new books! 🙂

February 8, 2021 at 6:01 pm

Pratha

 

Ohmygoodness, I’m so excited!

February 8, 2021 at 7:30 pm

Allie and Aditi

 

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

February 9, 2021 at 7:34 am

    Jacqueline Harvey

     

    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

    February 27, 2021 at 6:54 pm

Ekamdeep

 

OMG! I LITERALLY CAN’T WAIT TO READ THIS BOOK
PS Jacqueline Harvey, your books are the best!

February 13, 2021 at 10:54 am

Kayley

 

WOW!!!! I cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

February 13, 2021 at 10:08 pm

Lydia An

 

I love reading your books! I can’t wait to get hold of this! So excited!!!!!!!!!!!!

February 15, 2021 at 4:39 pm

Ekamdeep

 

I wish I could read this book right now!
Ms.Harvey, I absolutely LOVE your books!

February 16, 2021 at 10:29 am

Fern Hamilton

 

ekkkkkk!!!!!!! im so exited!!!!!!!

February 16, 2021 at 2:49 pm

Stella

 

Awwww yeah! I can’t wait! I’m already saving up to buy it!

February 17, 2021 at 9:52 am

Thomas Risson

 

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

February 17, 2021 at 4:24 pm

    Jacqueline Harvey

     

    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

    February 19, 2021 at 9:45 am

Abigail

 

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
🙂

February 20, 2021 at 1:00 pm

    Jacqueline Harvey

     

    Hi Abigail,

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

    Happy reading,

    Jacqueline 🙂

    February 27, 2021 at 6:34 pm

Ellie

 

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!

February 21, 2021 at 7:55 am

    Jacqueline Harvey

     

    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

    February 27, 2021 at 6:32 pm

Lucy May

 

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)

February 21, 2021 at 1:07 pm

    Jacqueline Harvey

     

    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

    February 27, 2021 at 6:30 pm

Emmie

 

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.

February 22, 2021 at 6:11 pm

Xavi

 

OMG!!!! I can’t wait!! I hope there’s a bookstore that’ll ship to my country..

February 24, 2021 at 1:05 pm

Alyssa

 

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!

February 24, 2021 at 7:08 pm

    Jacqueline Harvey

     

    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

    February 28, 2021 at 4:33 pm

    Abigail

     

    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!

    March 3, 2021 at 5:52 pm

    Ellie

     

    TOOK THE WORDS RIGHT OUT OF MY MOUTH!

    March 23, 2021 at 5:02 pm

Amy

 

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.

February 24, 2021 at 7:15 pm

    Jacqueline Harvey

     

    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 🙂

    February 27, 2021 at 6:06 pm

      Zoe

       

      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)

      March 18, 2021 at 5:04 pm

Kat

 

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???

February 27, 2021 at 1:14 am

Reya

 

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

March 2, 2021 at 4:08 pm

Krish

 

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!!

March 2, 2021 at 8:46 pm

    Jacqueline Harvey

     

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

    March 26, 2021 at 11:29 am

Kayley M

 

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

March 7, 2021 at 2:59 pm

    Zoe

     

    As soon as I found out, I ordered it.IT TOOK A WEEK TO ARRIVE. Talk about fast delivery

    March 18, 2021 at 5:05 pm

      Ellie

       

      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

      March 23, 2021 at 5:05 pm

Jaya

 

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 !!! 🙂 🙂

March 7, 2021 at 9:09 pm

Saanvi

 

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

March 8, 2021 at 12:37 pm

mel

 

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

March 11, 2021 at 9:25 pm

Thomas Risson

 

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.

March 18, 2021 at 4:02 pm

Thomas Risson

 

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

March 20, 2021 at 11:46 am

Ellie

 

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

March 23, 2021 at 4:32 pm

Ellie

 

Ms Harvey, you should make a K&M book where one of them get KIDNAPPED! OOHHH chills down my spine

March 23, 2021 at 4:57 pm

Thomas Risson

 

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.

March 23, 2021 at 6:23 pm

Ellie

 

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?

March 23, 2021 at 6:47 pm

    Ellie

     

    Oops, made some spelling mistakes

    March 23, 2021 at 6:50 pm

    Jacqueline Harvey

     

    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

    March 25, 2021 at 3:45 pm

      Ellie

       

      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!

      March 25, 2021 at 8:06 pm

Anonymous

 

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.

March 24, 2021 at 4:28 am

Stella

 

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.

March 26, 2021 at 9:56 am

Thomas Risson

 

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

March 27, 2021 at 11:43 am

    Jacqueline Harvey

     

    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.

    March 27, 2021 at 12:51 pm

Thomas Risson

 

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.

March 27, 2021 at 11:56 am

    Jacqueline Harvey

     

    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.

    March 27, 2021 at 12:52 pm

Thomas Risson

 

and do Kensy and Max have a birthday?
Cause they haven’t yet

March 27, 2021 at 11:59 am

Jacqueline Harvey

 

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.

March 27, 2021 at 12:52 pm

Thomas Risson

 

What book said when their birthday is?
And where are they going this time?

March 28, 2021 at 7:48 am

    Jacqueline Harvey

     

    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…

    March 28, 2021 at 9:48 am

Hi3434

 

I was so excited when I saw it on the library’s shelve! Hi

March 28, 2021 at 11:47 pm

stacy

 

i love your books and i hope you don’t stop writing them anytime soon

April 2, 2021 at 6:03 am

Lyla

 

AAAAH! why wasnt i told this book came out?!

April 8, 2021 at 10:35 pm

    Jacqueline Harvey

     

    Hi Lyla,

    I hope you got your hands on a copy and enjoyed Kensy and Max: Take Down.

    Happy reading,

    Jacqueline

    April 25, 2021 at 3:13 pm

Madeline

 

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!

April 11, 2021 at 9:39 am

    Jacqueline Harvey

     

    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…

    April 12, 2021 at 12:32 pm

Madeline

 

I’m with you too Stacy!

April 12, 2021 at 9:24 am

Madeline

 

hope you win Ms Jacqueline!

April 12, 2021 at 9:26 am

Madeline

 

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!

April 13, 2021 at 11:27 am

Thomas Risson

 

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?

April 13, 2021 at 2:01 pm

Madeline

 

Do Kensy and Max freak out when they get kidnapped?
And are the doors ever guarded?
(This is from my BFF)

April 13, 2021 at 5:30 pm

Madeline

 

Ms Jaqueline, if you do do a marine based one there could be special or rare corals that people are trying to take illegally! Or even animals!

April 14, 2021 at 11:34 am

Rumaisa

 

Hi Jacqueline! This book was so good! While I was reading it I used the bookmark that my best friend gave me! The one that you gave her! Apparently she saw you in Macquarie Park Shopping Centre! Soo lucky!

April 18, 2021 at 3:53 pm

    Jacqueline Harvey

     

    Hi Rumaisa,

    I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed Kensy and Max: Take Down! I hope you like the bookmark – When I start doing more events again it would be lovely if you came and said hi if there is one near you.

    Happy reading,

    Jacqueline 🙂

    April 25, 2021 at 3:06 pm

Jorja

 

I love this book. But for the covers I want to know how everyone looks. Like on the last one a similar background to the first one but with the Spencer’s, Song, Fitz, Mim, Autumn, to name a few. But put like Autumn and max together for one. Or perhaps something like a book that has some colour pages in the middle that explains the past chapter. That sounds nice doesn’t it. If these were animated series that would be so awesome. I may be the only one I know to know these but these books are one of my faves. It’s up there with Harry Potter, the school for good and evil, the hunger Games and Friday Barnes. Thank you Jacqueline thank you.

April 26, 2021 at 4:40 pm

Kiara

 

Dear Jacqueline Harvey,
I am a huge fan! Please do a movie for each book of Alice Miranda and Kensy and Max. I loved friends forever but thought it would be cool if there was a movie fore each book. Kensy and Max would be so cool in a movie with all of the spy stuff. Especially a realistic one!

From Kiara

HUGE FAN

May 25, 2021 at 7:13 pm

Alyssa

 

Hi! I’ve been reading Kensy and Max, Takedown recently; I’ve got the book yesterday after looking for so long! I’ve already almost finished it, and so far.. IT IS SUPER GOOD! I think this may turn out to be my favourite Kensy and Max book ♡!
*This is just a theory but it MAY BE A SPOILER*
So Magoo.. Mr MacGregor and Mrs MacGregor (Tippie) is SUPER SUSPICIOUS ! I am pretty sure that Mr MacGregor is part of the Spencer family – the suspicious family tree… In the coded note that he had, he wrote stuff about Song, Birthright, and that bone-chilling phrase.. ‘Romilly must be stopped..’ Personally, I think Mrs Vanden Boom is a minor but important character in the Kensy and Max series, because you can sometimes read stuff from Mrs Vanden Boom’s perspective and view – which I don’t think is often for other teachers. ALSO! TIPPIE DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE NOTE! So if Magoo is really bad, it means he is doing something without Tippie knowing. I think Tippie just wants to be like, hmmm treated better..? Because she said something about some others being privileged more, so she wants to maybe prove that Mr MacGreogor is part of the Spencer family, because well, family gets treated better in this case- Okay, back to the note. Mrs Vanden Boom is SMART. MIND READING DEVICES? B.O.O.M! JUST AMAZING ! So if Mrs Vanden Boom is very smart and can make devices that are just beyond imaginations, it may be really easy for her to find out important information! So what if she discovers Magoo’s plans? (If Magoo was bad, which he probably is, because as I read the book, he is really, well.. Acting odd) So of course Romilly must be stopped, she is super clever!!!!!!!!!!!!! This comment is a bit different from my previous comment cuz it’s a theory and all that – ANYWAYS! Birthright. Um okay. So uhhhhhhh yep. Magoo may be talking about HIS BIRTHRIGHT! Because if you trace back to his family tree, I think Max was like, ‘He is linked with the Spencers?’ Something like that- So Song, he- I’m actually not sure why he is mentioned but Song is a great martial artist and just, he could be a VERY BIG THREAT TO THE VILLIANS. Yes, anyhowwwwww—— um- Here’s the thing: Even if Song and Sidney is accused of doing things I will not believe that they did those things because Song and Sidney is a really trusted member of the Spencer’s family. And if anyone knew that, they would like, disguise themselves as those two and well y’know the rest. Back to Magoo! Soooooooooo ehhhhhhh him yes, right uh yep! I THINK HE MAY BE A DOUBLE AGENT, he works with others too! He probably really wanted to go to Kensy and Max’s house because maybe- Well you know what? I don’t really know- I guess I’ll just have to wait for the next book to come out!

I AM SO EXCITED FOR ALICE MIRANDA IN EGYPT: JUST WOW! Also, did anyone notice that the illustrations on this book is a bit different from previous books? Or is it just me?

ALSO! I JUST FINISHED KENSY AND MAX TAKEDOWN! OH MY GOSH, IT WAS SUPER DUPER GOOD! It’s amazing, how did you make all the pieces click together? Please respond to my comment, I would be really grateful-! Your books are awesome and you know it! Keep up the GREAT WORK! AND PLEASE I BEG YOU, WRITE LOTS MORE OF KENSY AND MAX BOOKS! I read a comment where you said you are planning to write about 10 (or more)! PLEASE KEEP WRITING! And also, how many Alice Miranda books are you going to write?? Oof! I’ve already wrote this much already! *phew~*
YOUR BOOS ARE AWESOME THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THESE MYSTERIES! I’VE HAD SUCH A FUN TIME READING THEM AND HAD ME LOOK FORWARD TO THINGS (like, me getting my Kensy and Max book!!!) EVEN IN THE PANDEMIC! WowowowowowowowWOWOWOWOWowowow JUST SIMPLY OUTSTANDING!!!!
Bye for now, and hopefully, I’ll read the next Alice Miranda adventure and come back!

Baiiii!

P.S. Like I told you in my previous comment, plz plz plz make Alice Miranda or Kensy and Max go to korea! Ohhh! I got an idea! A famous pop star gone missing!! Or not. Anywmysssssss plz plz plz plz plz do! I am from kOrEa and well, it would be rlly appreciative!
P.P.S. LOOKING FORWARDS TO ALICE MIRANDA IN EGYPT! WOWOWOWOWEEE
P.P.P.S. OK- I KNOW IT’S SO LONG..
P.P.P.P.S. Plz respond! And thank you for everything!!

May 31, 2021 at 5:09 pm

    Jacqueline Harvey

     

    Hi Alyssa,

    WOW! I love your theories and ideas – but I’m afraid I’m going to keep you guessing for a little while yet! I’ve just finished the first draft for Kensy and Max’s 8th adventure. It’s super exciting and fun (and funny in parts too). I have lots of work still to do but the beginning is pretty exciting and the kids almost get caught retrieving Max’s things from Magoo’s study.

    I’m so glad that you enjoyed TAKE DOWN. It was fun to write and I do love your idea about the Korean popstars. That could be fun.

    I hope enjoy AM in Egypt. It’s one of the funniest stories I’ve written due in part to a character who just keeps popping up everywhere.

    Let me know what you think once you’ve had a chance to read it.

    Best wishes,
    Jacqueline 🙂

    June 1, 2021 at 2:57 pm

Alyssa

 

Hi Ms Harvey!
Thank you so much for responding to my comment! It is really disappointing but sadly, I CAN’T GET THE NEW ALICE MIRANDA BOOK!! Because of the coronavirus, I can’t, and I’m super disappointed about it 🙁 I’ve read the preview for it and it’s just so- Just..just.. A-Ma-Zing How do you come up with ideas for your story?? It’s so fascinating, your books.. I really think you are an AWESOME author – you even respond to these comments, which most author don’t! 😀 I want to be an author (along with other things) when I grow up – and I think my inspiration may be you!! Thank you so much for great books and stories – did you know that in book day, my sister dressed up as Alice Miranda from the cover of Alice Miranda Keeps the Beat?! And she even curled her hair and pinned badges to her jacket! And also, in one of my English work, I wrote about a girl named Alice-Miranda-Highton-Smith-Kennington-Jones (I just love that name :p)! Anyways, I just wanted to ask – How many Alice Miranda & Kensy and Max books are you going to write?? Please write at least 15 Kensy and Max books (I would really appreciate it if you wrote more) and MAYBE.. 30 ALICE MIRANDA BOOKS!! ..maybe
THANKS SO MUCH!
byeeeeeeeee!

June 8, 2021 at 2:26 pm

Mia Graziano

 

Can’t wait until this gets into my school library!
My school has just about all your Kensy and Max books. I love them!

Mia

June 9, 2021 at 5:53 pm

Thomas Risson

 

I just saw the writing competition you put out, Jacqueline, as well as the cover for your new book. I’m soooo excited. My birthday’s sadly before the release date, so I’m hoping for a belated gift to read, If you get my drift. If not, I’ll use my pocket money to buy it.

July 9, 2021 at 7:22 pm

Belle

 

I am so exited i love spies as much as you do i loveeeeeeeeee your books

July 20, 2021 at 7:18 am

tom

 

Hi, I really love your books. I think I saw you when you came and visited greenwich public about 4 years ago. i really want to be in one of your next kensy and max books, plz.

December 7, 2021 at 7:22 am

    Jacqueline Harvey

     

    Hi Tom,

    I’m thrilled to hear you love my books! It is great having suggestions from readers about character names or places they think would suit my books, you never know what the future holds…

    Best wishes,

    Jacqueline 🙂

    December 21, 2021 at 9:32 pm

Lara

 

It would be so cool to be in the next one of your books, and also I think Alice Miranda should go to Antartica!

January 28, 2022 at 5:04 pm

Lara

 

These teach me so much with all the codes for the start of the chapters.
I don’t even no 1 of them

January 28, 2022 at 5:10 pm

Lara

 

Kensy’s out fit in the 3 book is so pretty

January 28, 2022 at 6:00 pm

Charlotte

 

Dear Ms Harvey,

I love reading your books. Is there going to be an Alice-Miranda in Norway book? Also, are Kensy and Max ever going to decode that note from Magoo’s study?

Sincerely,
Charlotte

March 9, 2022 at 12:24 pm

Charlotte

 

Dear Ms Harvey,

I really like writing stories too! And I’ve actually finished a handful of short stories. One is even a mini series on my pink teddy bear, Frankie! I’ve thought that being an author could be fun. Is it?
I feel like there hasn’t been a new Alice-Miranda book lately. Is there a new one being written? Please say there is!!
I’ve read all the AM and K&M books! And started the Clementine Rose ones, but I think I’m a little bit old for those, plus I only have the first 3 and little pocket money to buy them with, so I can’t really read them all. Not to mention that my town doesn’t even have a bookstore!
-Charlotte

March 9, 2022 at 2:45 pm

    Jacqueline Harvey

     

    Hi Charlotte – yes Alice-Miranda 21 is coming next year. Kensy and Max 10 is coming in May next year. I’ve just finished the first draft. Thank you for your kind words.

    Best wishes,
    Jacqueline

    October 20, 2022 at 4:18 pm

Charlotte

 

Dear Ms Harvey,
I really hope you have more books on the go! I love reading them, and your books are on my “favourites” shelf! Please keep writing. Just an idea, maybe you could have kensy and max or Alice-Miranda go to western Australia? I live there, and its nice to read about places you know. Or could they go to Canada? I’ve wanted to go there, and in really good books you actually feel like you’re in the place, you are the character. I like that kind of book.

-Charlotte

March 11, 2022 at 2:04 pm

    Jacqueline Harvey

     

    All wonderful suggestions thanks Charlotte – I adore writing the stories and have just sent Kensy and Max 10 to my publisher this week. It’s going to be out in May 2023.

    October 20, 2022 at 4:11 pm

Hello

 

Hello when is book 10 coming out?

May 31, 2022 at 4:58 pm

    Jacqueline Harvey

     

    Book 10 is coming next year in May. I’m just about to start working on it – there are so many loose ends to tie up!

    Best wishes,
    Jacqueline

    June 21, 2022 at 10:31 am

Alexis

 

I love your books! I’m coming to the book launch at St Ives! I have read so many of your books! You are so talented! Love Alice-Miranda , Kensy and Max and Clementine Rose. Looking forward to the book signing and launch! So excited!

XOXO Alexis

August 5, 2022 at 6:04 pm

    Jacqueline Harvey

     

    Thank you Alexis! I’ve got another signing at St Ives for the new Willa and Woof book on the 29th October. I can’t believe how quickly that has come around. Hope to see you!

    Best wishes,
    Jacqueline

    October 3, 2022 at 3:16 pm

Amity

 

Hi Ms Harvey, I love book 7. It’s my favourite Kensy and Max book!! I can’t wait for book 10. Kensy and Max is so exiting! When is the next Alice Miranda book coming out? I think she could possibly go to Norway, Africa, Borneo, or the Arctic. From Amity
P.S. I LOVE your books

August 23, 2022 at 6:32 pm

    Jacqueline Harvey

     

    Hi Amity,

    That’s great you have a favourite book in Kensy and Max. I loved writing that book and Singapore is one of my favourite countries to travel to. Those are all good ideas about where they could travel to but I’m writing Book 10 at the moment and it’s set back in England – where they are finally going to discover who is trying to kill their family! The trouble is they have to work out how to stop them and find everyone who has gone missing.

    Thanks for your kind words :).

    Have a lovely holiday.

    Best wishes,
    Jacqueline

    October 3, 2022 at 3:14 pm

Leave a Reply