Max Boucherat 2 Books Collection Set - Lori Mills & One Thousand Dreams of Shoelace - Ages 8-12 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Last Life of Lori Mills
One Thousand Dreams of Shoelace

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Age Range: Ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)

Overview
This two-book paperback set brings together Max Boucherat's horror-adventure duology starring gamer Lori Mills. The Last Life of Lori Mills, a Waterstones Best Children's Book of the Year, kicks off an eerie, funny, heart-pounding adventure unfolding across one unforgettable night. The sequel, One Thousand Dreams of Shoelace, follows Lori home alone for the first time, sensing something familiar and unsettling lurking close by. Together, these books make a gripping gift set for young horror fans ages 8-12.

About the Books
The Last Life of Lori Mills blends gaming, friendship, and genuine scares into a fast-paced story unfolding over one single, spine-tingling night. Eleven-year-old Lori is caught up in a mystery that is by turns eerie, exciting, funny, and deeply moving, confronting something that shouldn't exist outside a video game. The novel earned recognition as a Waterstones Best Children's Book of the Year, marking Boucherat as an exciting new voice in middle-grade horror. One Thousand Dreams of Shoelace continues the story as Lori is left home alone for the very first time, yet can't shake the feeling that something in the house feels far too familiar for comfort. Old secrets and new frights collide in a sequel that doubles down on the first book's mix of humor, heart, and horror. Both books share Boucherat's signature style: short, punchy chapters, a deep love of gaming culture, and genuine scares balanced with warmth and wit. Fans of spooky middle-grade fiction, video-game-inspired stories, and books about brave, resourceful kids facing the unknown will find plenty to love in this set. Retailers classify both titles across horror and ghost stories, thrillers, and comic fantasy shelves, reflecting the series' blend of scares and humor. Each book runs to a satisfying novel length, giving young readers a substantial, immersive story rather than a quick read, and both are published under the HarperCollins Children's Books imprint.

Key Benefits

• Complete 2-book paperback set from acclaimed author Max Boucherat
• Includes a Waterstones Best Children's Book of the Year winner
• Perfect for fans of gaming, ghost stories, and middle-grade horror
• Ideal for ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7) independent readers
• Great gift for birthdays, holidays, or summer reading
• Brand new paperback copies for classroom or home library

Book-by-Book Guide
The Last Life of Lori Mills — A gaming-obsessed girl faces an eerie, fast-moving mystery that unfolds across one unforgettable night.
One Thousand Dreams of Shoelace — Home alone for the first time, Lori senses something unnervingly familiar lurking close by.

About the Author
Max Boucherat was born and raised in Cardiff, where they spent a great deal of time exploring a nearby graveyard in search of ghosts. Boucherat holds an MA in Writing for Young People from Bath Spa University. Their debut novel, The Last Life of Lori Mills, was published by HarperCollins in July 2024, described as a love letter to horror and video games. Boucherat continues the story in One Thousand Dreams of Shoelace, further exploring the gaming culture, friendship, and genuine scares that defined their first book.

Why You'll Love This Set
This pairing delivers two complete horror-adventure stories starring the same beloved character, Lori Mills, making it a perfect gift for the gamer or ghost-story fan in your life. Whether you're filling a stocking, building a classroom library, or stocking up for summer reading, this brand-new paperback set offers hours of spooky, funny, heartfelt entertainment.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.