
Alex and The Other - Weird Stories Gone Wrong
Philippa Dowding
Publisher: Dundurn
Summary
Latest installment in the multi-award-nominated series for middle-grade readers that has sold over 7,000 copies Fast-paced, with short chapters, engaging illustrations, and strong writing that keeps children turning pages Like Allan Stratton, Jonathan Auxier, and L.M. Falcone, Philippa Dowding can write a fantastic creepy story for kids, but in 20,000 words or less, which will be sure to engage even the most unwilling of readers! Second book in the series, Myles and the Monster Outside, is a Forest of Reading Silver Birch Express Award Honour Book and was nominated for the SYRCA Diamond Willow and Hackmatack Children's Choice Award Strong male and female characters will appeal to both boys and girls