Families who loved Pure Dead Trouble by Debi Gliori often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child feels like an outsider or struggles with the beautiful, messy chaos of a large family. It is a perfect choice for the young reader who appreciates a darker sense of humor and finds comfort in the idea that 'normal' is a relative term. This installment of the Strega-Borgia Chronicles finds the eccentric family facing double trouble from a rogue butler with explosive plans and a demon hunting for a powerful stone. At its heart, the story explores the fierce loyalty of siblings and the strength found in collective eccentricity. While the plot is fast-paced and fantastical, the emotional core celebrates accepting others for exactly who they are. It is most appropriate for middle-grade readers who enjoy dry wit and are ready for some mildly spooky, absurdist peril. Parents will appreciate how the story uses fantasy to model a family that, despite its many quirks and magical distractions, always shows up for one another.