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FIELD GUIDE TO THE SUPERNATURAL UNIVERSE

Alyson Noël

Stranger Things meets Sideways Stories from Wayside School in this quirky supernatural middle grade novel from New York Times bestselling author Alyson Noël about a boy on an unlikely quest to uncover an enchanted book to defeat an unearthly nemesis.

When he first started seeing ghosts, Max mistakenly assumed everyone else could see them, too. Now, after years of being blamed for the pranks of mischievous spirits, Max is determined to do whatever it takes to make himself normal. But when he's sent to spend the summer with his eccentric grandfather, Ramhart, being normal becomes impossible.
Here in Glimmerville, bakeries sell enchanted pies, the lake is infested with mermaids, the town's beloved ghosts roam free, and Ramhart himself is celebrated as the world's most famous monster hunter. At first, all Max wants is to survive the summer, but the more time he spends in Glimmerville, the more he starts to wonder if he's finally found a place where he can truly be himself.
But when a supernatural attack steals Ramhart's soul, Max - with the help of a few new friends - must go on a quest to find his grandfather's renowned Field Guide, an enchanted book that contains all the knowledge Ramhart has gathered about defeating unearthly nemeses. And if they don't find the book fast, Glimmerville will crumble into chaos, and Max will lose the only person who's ever made him feel at home.

Alyson Noël is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of many award-winning and critically acclaimed novels for readers of all ages.
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Published 2022-03-01 by Simon & Schuster

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Noël combines a quick pace, zany characters, and plenty of comedic relief to create a quirky adventure with heart. Strong themes of family legacies, personal mythologies, and destinies - if slightly heavy-handed- enhance the cautionary tale of hiding one's true self. The over-the-top first-person narration keeps the tone infectiously light. From a Chupacabra to mutant glowworms, the creatures encountered mix the familiar with the original for delightful worldbuilding ... Spectral silliness with high appeal. --Kirkus Reviews

Producers Charlie Matthau and Michael Zoumas have secured the rights to Alyson Noël's upcoming 2022 Simon & Schuster novel, Field Guide to the Supernatural Universe. Read more...

French: Michel Lafon; Italian: Piemme;Korea: Book21; Russia: Eksmo; Turkey: Orman Kitap;

Narrated by Max in a droll, self-deprecating voice, this middle-grade paranormal adventure by the award-winning Noël (The Immortals series) is irresistible. Sure to satisfy, the plot contains a cast of colorful characters including bogeys, school bullies, zombies, a monkey king, and a craven Chupacabra ... A captivating and diverting read with loads of action and humor, with a bonus lesson about accepting who you are. Recommended for purchase. --School Library Journal

Film rights sold to Michael Zoumas (producer of Coraline).

‘Glimmerville': Andrew Orenstein & Matt Hastings Set As Showrunners For Supernatural Drama Series From Producers Michael Zoumas And Charlie Matthau EXCLUSIVE: Andrew Orenstein (Ghostwriter, Malcolm in the Middle) and Matt Hastings (The Handmaid's Tale, Spinning Out) have come aboard the upcoming series Glimmerville as showrunners. "Alyson's writing captured everything we love about the genre. It's wildly imaginative, creepy, suspenseful and also funny," said Orenstein and Hastings in a joint statement. "But what really excited us was what the story is really about: Growing up. Family. That awkward journey into adulthood."