Two school rivals must work together to escape a land of monsters after a museum trip goes dangerously wrong.
Alex Foulkes introduces a world where being “bad” is an adventure. This story marks the start of the Ministry of Mischief series. Joey takes center stage as a girl whose creative thoughts move faster than her messy handwriting can handle. Her internal newspaper, “Boo’s News,” captures these fast-moving ideas. During a trip to the Abermaple Museum, imps snatch Joey and her rival, Harry. These monsters drag the children into the chaotic Impworld. Escaping safely requires the enemies to stop bickering and start trusting each other. Two books currently make up this collection. This provides a clear path for students to build their reading stamina.
Educators will find this series to be a great tool. The stories work well for students who find long blocks of text daunting. Although the book looks thick, Nikolas Ilic’s illustrations appear on every page, providing a visual anchor for the action and helping readers follow emotions and plot twists. English learners can explore new vocabulary through the clever wordplay and funny dialogue. Familiarity builds as the characters and art style stay the same in the sequel. This consistency makes moving to the next story much easier. Reluctant readers gain real momentum as they continue the adventure.
**Total Books in Series:** 2
**Best Starting Point:** Ministry of Mischief
