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Alex Abbott is Undead: The fang-tastically funny diary of a reluctant vampire aged 11½

(Author: Louise Austin | Illustrator: Katie Kear)

Wednesday meets Loki in this hilarious diary-style supernatural adventure!

Alex Abbott was a completely ordinary kid—until he accidentally got turned into a vampire. Now he's 11½ years old, undead, and navigating a whole new set of ridiculously difficult life rules. Sure, having vampire powers sounds cool on paper, but Alex quickly discovers they are definitely NOT worth it when you have to:

1. Keep your secret powers hidden from everyone, especially your best friends (total nightmare)

2. Still go to normal school every single day (thanks a lot, Mum and Dad)

3. Never eat chips or ice cream ever again (literally the WORST)

Packed with hilarious diary entries and dynamic illustrations by Katie Kear on every page, Alex Abbott is Undead is a fast-paced debut that will have kids laughing out loud from start to finish.

Praise for the Book:

• “I loved Alex Abbott! Brilliant, fast-paced (and very, very funny!)” — Pamela Butchart, bestselling author of The Spy Who Loved School Dinners

• “This debut is blood-curdlingly funny, full of energy and fangtastic characters.” — Daily Mail

Key Highlights:

• Hilarious Diary Format: Perfect for readers ages 8 to 12 who love funny, fast-paced epistolary fiction.

• Illustrated Throughout: Features lively, expressive artwork by Katie Kear that brings Alex’s reluctant vampire life to light.

• Relatable & Supernatural: Combines everyday middle-grade school struggles with lighthearted vampire chaos.

• Great for Reluctant Readers: Ideal for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good, and Pamela Butchart.