A beautifully written book, filled with heart, and an incredible adventure for fans of the magic and wonder of The Boy & The Heron and Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow.

MILO & THE MONSTROUS BETWIXT
by Rebecca Mix
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, July 2027
(via Dystel, Goderich & Bourret)

Milo Huron is fine. Even though his mom is always gone, and his dad up and walked out years ago. But when Milo and his sister are sucked into a portal world called the Betwixt, a strange land where memories are currency and children transform into monsters once they have no more memories to offer, things become decidedly less fine.

Then a fierce memory-stealing monster called the Magpie captures Milo’s little sister. Now, with the help of a definitely-cursed sword, an annoying Will o Wisp, and a Betwixter girl, Milo has until the next new moon complete seven monstrous trials, reach the Magpie’s lair, and save his sister — or they’ll both be turned into monsters for good.

Rebecca Mix is the New York Times bestselling author of stories about weird magic & hope. Her debut novel, The Ones We Burn, was an instant New York Times & Indiebound bestseller. Her other books include The Mossheart’s Promise, the first in a middle grade fantasy duology out now, and Neopets: The Omelette Faerie, official graphics novel developed in partnership with the game.