In Freak the Mighty, what things does Max like?

It takes readers a few chapters to start realizing that Max likes anything. When we are introduced to him, he comes across as a brooding, angst filled young teen. Based on the first few chapters, a reader could probably claim that the only thing Max likes is being alone in his basement bedroom.
That all starts to change once Kevin enters his life. The two boys couldn't be physically any more different, and there is a clear difference in their intelligence levels; however, they both have a grand sense of adventure. As the two boys spend more and more time together, it becomes clear that Max enjoys learning. He is fascinated by all of the knowledge that Kevin seems to have. This love for learning is obvious to Kevin, and that is probably why Kevin makes Max a very unique dictionary. Max also loves to imagine himself and Kevin on all kinds of crazy adventures. This just shows that Max has, and likes, a sense of play. If you are looking for a specific piece of text that has Max flat out announcing something that he likes, then look to the beginning of chapter six. He clearly expresses his feelings about the Fourth of July.

I love the Fourth.