Max Archer, kid detective : the case of the recurring stomachaches / by Howard J. Bennett ; illustrated by Spike Gerrell.

Meet Max. Max Archer, Kid Detective. Max helps kids solve problems.

Max's friend Emily has stomachaches. A lot of them! So, Max and Emily investigate the big three causes of stomachaches -- lactose intolerance, constipation, and stress -- and determine what causes Emily's stomach to hurt. Without even realizing it, Emily has been under stress, so much that her tummy feels it! Using kid-friendly stress-busting strategies, Emily learns how to get back on track and feel better.

Come on! You too can join Max and learn to bust your stress and get rid of your stomachaches. Be sure to check out the extra fun activities at the end of the book and show your parents the Q&A written just for them.

• Chapter 1 Call Me Max p. 5
• Chapter 2 C U Then p. 7
• Chapter 3 Eyes on the Prize p. 9
• Chapter 4 The Usual Suspects p. 13
• Chapter 5 The Milk Link p. 18
• Chapter 6 Same Place, Different Time p. 21
• Chapter 7 Mind Over Matter p. 23
• Chapter 8 Stress Busters p. 26
• Chapter 9 I'm the Boss of My Body p. 35
• Extra Activities and Information p. 36
• Q&A About Stomachaches (Just for Parents!) p. 45
• About the Author and Illustrator p. 48