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When Shadwick Gloom captures twelve-year-old Millicent and Uncle Grim and sends them to a hidden world within the Afterlife, it is up to ten-year-old Billy Bones to rescue them. Book #2
Quick Summary
Billy Bones, a quick-witted ten-year-old, jumps into action when the villain Shadwick Gloom snatches his cousin Millicent and Uncle Grim and drags them into a hidden world inside the Afterlife. The story is packed with goofy humor, light spooky thrills, and a lot of heart, so it's perfect for readers who love adventure that's exciting without being terrifying. It's a fast, fun read for middle-grade kids (grades 4-8) who enjoy quirky characters, clever traps, and inventive world-building that feels both fantastical and relatable. Parents will appreciate that the book balances high-energy rescue missions with wholesome messages about loyalty, problem-solving, and facing the unknown. If you liked the mix of humor and supernatural adventure in *The Last Kids on Earth* or the quirky afterlife ideas in *The Chronicles of Narnia*, you'll find a lot to love here.