Max the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick chapters 1-14 All photos taken from google images.

Taunting--reproaching in a sarcastic, insulting, or jeering manner; mocking; provoking by taunts

Ballistic--to become overwrought or irrational

Oaf--a clumsy, stupid person; lout; simpleton; dunce; blockhead

Trudging--walking, especially laboriously or wearily

Menacing--expressing or serving as a threat

Assaulted—made a physical attack on

Fidgeting--making small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience

Schooner--a sailing ship with two or more masts, typically with the foremast smaller than the mainmast, and having gaff-rigged lower masts; 19th-century covered wagon popularly used by emigrants traveling to the American West

Oblige--do as (someone) asks or desires in order to help or please them; make (someone) legally or morally bound to an action or course of action; be indebted or grateful

Outlaws—people who have broken the law, especially ones who remain at large or are fugitives

Malfunction--a failure to function in a normal or satisfactory manner

Heroic--having the characteristics of a hero or heroine; very brave