Book cover of Nell & the Netherbeast

Book description

The Netherbeast, a slinking creature with an overwhelming stench, impossibly charms young Nell. Befriending this shapeshifter propels Nell into an unforgettable summer. A beast, a haunting, a fire, and a basement that should be avoided at all costs are just part of the adventures Nell didn't ask for. This story…

When you buy books, we may earn a commission that helps keep our lights on (or join the rebellion as a member).

Why read it?

1 author picked Nell & the Netherbeast as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Adi is a friend and a terrific author. On top of being very funny, her books have a deeper way of connecting with the reader. She is masterful at plot development and creating authentic voices for each of her characters.

This book is a funny, supernatural jaunt with over-the-top villains, vengeful ghosts, useless adults, and a cat who is very clearly not actually a cat.

It’s an enjoyable read that kept me reading “Just one more chapter…” before shutting off the light and going to sleep. 

If you love Nell & the Netherbeast...

Book cover of Cinderelliot: A Scrumptious Fairytale

Cinderelliot by Mark Ceilley,

A gay retelling of the classic fairy tale--a scrumptious love story featuring ungrateful stepsiblings, a bake-off, and a fairy godfather.

Cinderelliot is stuck at home taking care of his ungrateful stepsister and stepbrother. When Prince Samuel announces a kingdom-wide competition to join the royal staff as his baker, the stepsiblings…

Want books like Nell & the Netherbeast?

Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 50 books like Nell & the Netherbeast.

Browse books like Nell & the Netherbeast

Book cover of Appraisal for Murder
Book cover of Bantam of the Opera
Book cover of Porcelain: A Novelette

Share your top 3 reads of 2025!

And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.

1,340

readers submitted
so far, will you?

📚 If you like Nell & the Netherbeast, you might also like...

Book cover of If I Could Choose a Best Day: Poems of Possibility

If I Could Choose a Best Day by Irene Latham,

A fresh, fun, inspiring illustrated poetry collection you can put in the hands of any reader.

Curated by the award-winning duo Irene Latham and Charles Waters, this collection contains 30 poems that all begin with the same word: "if." Subject matter moves from the practical "if you have a pencil"…

Book cover of The Thing to Remember about Stargazing

The Thing to Remember about Stargazing by Matt Forrest Esenwine,

What is the most important thing to remember about stargazing? When to do it, who to do it with, what to look for? It’s none of those! This picture book’s spare, lyrical text offers many suggestions for enjoying stargazing – but there’s really only ONE thing you need to remember,…

5 book lists we think you will like!