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Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman

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In Fortunately, the Milk, did you enjoy ...

... the zany, laugh-out-loud humor and clever narrative voice?

The True Meaning of Smekday by Adam Rex

If you loved the wild, witty storytelling and absurd comic moments in Fortunately, the Milk—like dinosaurs piloting space-time vehicles or alien invasions thwarted by breakfast—you'll adore The True Meaning of Smekday. Tip's sassy narration, her bumbling alien sidekick J.Lo, and the madcap road trip adventure are packed with laugh-out-loud moments, outlandish situations, and sharp, kid-friendly humor.

... a whirlwind, fast-paced adventure filled with unexpected twists?

Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman

If you were swept away by the dizzying speed of plot developments in Fortunately, the Milk—pirates, wumpires, dinosaurs, aliens, and time-traveling stegosauruses all in one breakfast run—then you'll enjoy The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster. Milo’s journey through a pun-filled fantasy world is packed with rapid-fire adventures, strange characters, and surprising turns behind every tollbooth and pun.

... the wild, imaginative use of time travel as a plot device?

The Time-Travelling Cat and the Egyptian Goddess by Julia Jarman

If you got a kick out of Professor Steg and the milk-fueled time travel in Fortunately, the Milk, you’ll be delighted by The Time-Travelling Cat and the Egyptian Goddess. Follow Topher and his cat, Ka, as they leap through history to Ancient Egypt, unraveling mysteries and dodging dangers—with time travel full of unpredictable consequences and delightful surprises.

... the lighthearted, whimsical approach to magic and impossible events?

The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl

If you loved how Fortunately, the Milk made magic and the impossible feel fun and silly—like milk saving the universe or a stegosaurus flying a time machine—you'll enjoy The Magic Finger. Dahl’s story of a girl whose finger can magically (and comically) transform her neighbors brings the same sense of playful, mischievous magic.

... the playful, straightforward storytelling style and accessible language?

The BFG by Roald Dahl

If you appreciated the clear, simple narration and vivid, imaginative prose in Fortunately, the Milk, you’ll find the same charm in The BFG. Dahl’s storytelling is direct and engaging, making the story easy to follow while still brimming with wonder—think of Sophie and the BFG’s oddball adventures with giants and dreams, all told with sparkling clarity.

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