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Neil Gaiman

Fortunately, the Milk

Neil GaimanFiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2013

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Neil Gaiman

Fortunately, the Milk

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

680L

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Super Short Summary

In Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman, a father's simple trip to buy milk turns into an extraordinary adventure involving time travel, alien abduction, pirates, and a dinosaur named Professor Steg. Despite numerous fantastical obstacles, he returns home with the milk, recounting his journey to his skeptical children, who eventually find signs that suggest his story might be true.

Playful

Adventurous

Humorous

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

4.3

69,209 ratings

77%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Neil Gaiman's Fortunately, the Milk offers a whimsical, imaginative adventure that delights both children and adults with its inventive storyline and quirky illustrations. Praised for its humor and creativity, some find its pace too brisk and the plot slightly disjointed. Overall, it remains a charming and entertaining read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Fortunately, the Milk?

Readers who enjoy whimsical, imaginative tales with a touch of humor, such as fans of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, will be captivated by Neil Gaiman's Fortunately, the Milk. Ideal for middle-grade readers and adults who appreciate playful storytelling.

4.3

69,209 ratings

77%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

680L

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