"A ghoulishly good, laugh-out-loud story with a fang-tastic message about always reading the small-print."
May 2026 Debut of the Month
Following an unfortunate playground accident Alex is alarmed to wake up and find himself dead. And even more alarming is finding out he’s been turned into a vampire! On a mission to find a way of turning himself back into a human, Alex invertedly breaks an important supernatural pact and unleashes a whole host of monstrous creatures onto his sleepy town of Draihampton. Now he must face an epic journey and a seriously scary ancient demon to save not only himself, but everybody he loves.
Full of clever humour and an increasingly chaotic cast of mythical creatures this is a fast-paced story that young readers will love. The gothic moodiness and impending doom are pitched just right to excite without terrifying. Whilst Katie Kear’s excellent cartoons bring an extra layer of energy and make this an overall pleasingly accessible read.
Great fun with genuine laugh-out-loud moments and a lovely message about friendship, cooperation and belonging, this is a sure-fire hit, perfect for fans of Sam Wu and Loki.

Wednesday meets Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good in the first book in an hilarious new adventure series about ordinary kid and reluctant vampire Alex Abbott by debut author Louise Austin.
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Wednesday meets Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good in the first book in an hilarious new adventure series about ordinary kid and reluctant vampire Alex Abbott by debut author Louise Austin. Despite all the cool powers that come with being undead, accident-prone Alex is not happy.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Alex Abbott Is [Un]Dead and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-12 years old
Alex Abbott Is [Un]Dead features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Debuts of the Month, Recommendations, Star Books, Adventure Stories, Horror & Ghost Stories, Funny, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
Paperback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
Alex Abbott Is [Un]Dead was written by Louise Austin and published by Macmillan Children's Books an imprint of Pan Macmillan
Alex Abbott Is [Un]Dead has 272 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.