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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015 · Est. 7 hour read
The Accidental Afterlife of Thomas Marsden
A boy finds his own grave, uncovering a world of faeries and secrets.
3.4/5 Goodreads · 808 ratings
272 pages· 51,829 words· Est. 7 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Twelve-year-old Thomas Marsden stumbles upon a grave containing a boy identical to him. This eerie discovery propels him into a hidden world of faeries and fortune-tellers in London. As he unravels the mystery of his origins, Thomas learns that his fate is entwined with magical beings desperate for his help. Can he unlock the secrets of his past and save the faeries trapped in the city? Dive into a tale where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and the line between reality and magic blurs.
From the publisher
What if you found your own grave—and it wasn’t empty? Discover the dark delights of faeries and fortune-tellers in this gently spooky book from the author of Flights and Chimes and Mysterious Times, sure to appeal to fans of Coraline.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 272
- Words
- 51,829
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 810L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.3
- F&P level
- ~S
- AR points
- 8
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 175555
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 1960
- First published
- July 28, 2015
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781442498846
- LCCN
- 2014032574
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