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Description
Martha is twelve, and very different from other children; no TV, no computer, no cool clothes - and no friends. She can never invite anybody home, in case they discover her parents' terrible secret: Abomination.
Quick Summary
If you've ever felt like you don't quite fit in, this one's for you. Martha's life is already tough she's not allowed to have friends over because her parents are, well, a little unusual. When she finally works up the courage to invite someone, she discovers her parents' bizarre secret, and let's just say "abomination" is putting it mildly. The book walks this really fun line between genuinely creepy and laugh-out-loud funny, which makes it perfect for kids who want a little spookiness without being too scary. It's a quick read at under 30,000 words, so reluctant readers often blaze right through it. Fans of the Goosebumps series will probably love this one same vibe but with slightly older characters and a heroine who's smart and resourceful when things go sideways.