The Accidental Afterlife of Thomas Marsden
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015 · Est. 7 hour read

The Accidental Afterlife of Thomas Marsden

Written by Emma Trevayne

A boy finds his own grave, uncovering a world of faeries and secrets.

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272 pages· 51,829 words· Est. 7 hour read· 810L
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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
Themes & topics
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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
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781442498846
LCCN
2014032574

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