Maxed Out

The moving and skillfully written novel “Maxed Out” by Daphne Greer tells of how raising a bereaved mother and a sibling with special needs steals puberty. Twelve-year-old Max’s ambition to play hockey and his duty to accompany his autistic brother Duncan everywhere he goes collide. The book explores family dynamics, resiliency, and Max’s struggles with his responsibilities as a good son, brother, and teammate.