Why read Once Upon a Tim?

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Join New York Times bestselling author Stuart Gibbs in this first book in a hilarious, highly illustrated new middle grade series about a peasant boy who wants to be a knight, perfect for fans of Max & the Midknights.

Tim is just a peasant, but he dreams big. He wants…

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Why read it?

1 author picked Once Upon a Tim as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Mary DeSantis

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Honestly, I laughed from beginning to end. I cannot remember the last time I laughed so hard reading a book.

I love fairy tales, and I love books that subvert tropes. This book did both while remaining true to the magic and wonder of the genre. This is an early middle-grade book (possibly a chapter book); thus, I’m not necessarily the target audience. But even months later, I still think back on some of the jokes and smile—you can’t get better than that in terms of a good reading experience.

From Mary's 3 favorite reads in 2023.