{"product_id":"max-boucherat-2-books-collection-set-lori-mills-shoelace-ages-8-12-paperback","title":"Max Boucherat 2 Books Collection Set - Lori Mills \u0026 One Thousand Dreams of Shoelace - Ages 8-12 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Last Life of Lori Mills\u003cbr\u003eOne Thousand Dreams of Shoelace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: HarperCollins Children's Books\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: Ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 2-book paperback set from acclaimed author Max Boucherat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a Waterstones Best Children's Book of the Year winner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for fans of gaming, ghost stories, and middle-grade horror\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7) independent readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for birthdays, holidays, or summer reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback copies for classroom or home library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Last Life of Lori Mills — A gaming-obsessed girl faces an eerie, fast-moving mystery that unfolds across one unforgettable night.\u003cbr\u003eOne Thousand Dreams of Shoelace — Home alone for the first time, Lori senses something unnervingly familiar lurking close by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMax 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Max Boucherat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58569950036342,"sku":"MAN-VRT-HPR-U2406-9124027278","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/lori-mills-shoelace-max-boucherat-paperback.jpg?v=1791291460","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/max-boucherat-2-books-collection-set-lori-mills-shoelace-ages-8-12-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}