He and his grandmother, whom he calls Grammie, are befuddled and worried about his parents. But when he asks the harbor master about the ship – The Flower of Kashmir – he learns that there was no such ship. However, there is a mix-up – either accidentally or intentionally – and his parents apparently set sail without him.
They accept the invitation with the stipulation that another ticket is sent for Max. Max feels left out and asks, “What about me?” Of course, they can’t leave him. A beautiful bejeweled brooch and two first-class tickets on a luxury liner accompany the invitation to entice the couple to accept. He is asking them to commit to staying with him in his country for several months for the express purpose of developing a theatrical troupe that will travel the country and entertain the people. Max’s parents receive an invitation from the Maharajah of Kashmir. This ability proves to come in handy when he is faced with the biggest challenge of his twelve years. He loves to watch his parents on stage and has learned the art of pretending and using words to make a point and convey an aura and personality. He does well at school, well enough that he can go on the road with the company at times. He does odd jobs for them and helps with scenery, costumes, and posters. Max is a bright boy who has worked since he was eight-years old in his parents’ theater. Sometimes Max feels a stab of pain over their lack of attention but, he’s learned a lot from them, things that other kids his age would never even imagine. Though his parents love him, they devote a lot of their time and energy to their theater. Mister Max: The Book of Lost Things by Cynthia Voigt is the story of Max Starling who is the twelve-year-old son of William and Mary The Starlings are actors who own the Starling Theatrical Company.
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