Max Crumbly

**Maxwell Crumbly** is the titular main protagonist and narrator of *The Misadventures of Max Crumbly series* and was mentioned in Dork Diaries: Tales From a Not-So Perfect Petsitter. He is definitely characterized as a loser at his school, especially from enemy, Doug "Thug" Thurston. One of **Max**'s biggest fears is that he would revert back to homeschooling with his grandmother if he couldn't handle regular public school. He lives in Westchester, New York. He has become close friends with Brandon Roberts and develops a crush on Erin Madison. In addition, Max goes on misadventures involving Erin.

## Maxwell Crumbly

### Relatives

Oliver CrumblyMegan Crumbly
Mr. Crumbly
Mrs. Crumbly

## Appearances

### Debut

The Misadventures of Max Crumbly: Locker Hero

## Description

Max is portrayed as a "loser" by Doug Thurston and the rest of his school. He is constantly getting stuffed in lockers by "Thug" and usually needs someone to bail him out (Erin), though he describes himself as a coward, he proves countless times to be smart and brave teenager, especially when standing up to Doug. Erin describes him as a "weird" and "comedic" person. Max is a kind person who is loyal to his friends but he is often a coward when it comes to Doug bullying him. He is clumsy, but loyal to those he trusts. He tries his best to be kind and open-minded toward everyone.

## Personality

Max is considered goofy and slightly off-centered. He enjoys reading comic books and often fantasizes about being the superhero of the school. Although he does have a playful and trickster side to himself, he is mostly introverted and reserved.

He also enjoys drawing comics. In book one, he accidentally drops a drawing of Erin and she finds it. Although she is oblivious that the drawing is of her, she states that "whoever is in this picture could be my twin". Max finds himself rather mortified that he drew Erin like a "stalker". In addition, Max wanted to fit in at his new school so he couldn't have any trouble or struggles with popularity. He bought himself a new wardrobe that was, eventually, trashed by his family. Max was then forced to donate it to Goodwill.

## Physical Appearance

Max has thick curly hair. He has eyes similar to those of Nikki Maxwell. He is tall and thin. Max tends to wear hoodies and jackets most of the time. He also has brown hair.

## Relationships

### Family

His father is a comic book addict and auto repairman, and has comics worth a lot of money. His mother is a nurse and coddles her children heavily. Max has an older sister named Megan, who often annoys him, a younger brother named Oliver, who has made a few minor appearances in the Dork Diaries series, and a cousin named Wilbur, whom Max often receives hand-me-down clothing from. Max finds both of his siblings, Megan and Oliver, disruptive. He constantly names Megan as "evil" in his journal and a "thief" for snatching his new visor and sunglasses. Max refers to his brother, Oliver, as Batman because he dressed as the superhero at a mass service. Max becomes frustrated due to his parents' misunderstandings of him.

### Friends

So far, the only friend Max makes is Brandon Roberts. They first meet when Max is forced to walk his grandmother's eccentric Yorkie, Creampuff, and the dog ultimately starts yapping at Brandon. He then stoops down and offers the Yorkie a treat. Soon after that, they develop a friendship and have sleepovers. Max soon might become friends with Erin but for now the are acquaintances.

### Love Interest

Max has a crush on popular girl, Erin Madison. It is unknown whether she shares the same feelings, but it has been hinted that she potentially could. They are currently friends.

### Preseries

Maxwell Crumbly made his first appearance and is a minor character in Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Perfect Pet Sitter, he was mentioned two times by Brandon. He was homeschooled by his grandmother before his parents agreed to send him to a public school.

## Trivia

* Max is the only person in the series that has asthma and requires an inhaler.
* Before Max received his own series, he made a cameo in Dork Diaries.
* Max has bladder issues.
* Max's brother is Oliver, who was introduced in the sixth Dork Diaries book.
* Max has a secret crush on Erin Madison.
* Max's series was made due to male Dork Diaries fans requests.
* Max is fully aware about Brandon Roberts having a secret crush on Nikki Maxwell.
* Max likes to rap about his daily life when no one hears him.
* Like Nikki, Max is also a talented artist.
* Max's biggest goal in life is to become a superhero.
* It is revealed in the first book of The Misadventures Of Max Crumbly that his full name is Maxwell.
* He is a fan of The Incredible Hawk.
* He claims that if he had 50,000 dollars, he would donate it to charities.

## References

1. ↑ The Misadventures of Max Crumbly 3: Masters of Mischief pg 129