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|title=The Murdstone Trilogy
|sort=Murdstone Trilogy
|author=Mal Peet
|reviewer=Jill Murphy
|genre=TeensGeneral Fiction
|summary=Genius! The Murdstone Trilogy is a satire on fantasy fiction, fame and celebrity culture, the publishing industry and I don't know what else. It's utterly fabulous, not least because there is a deep affection for fantasy, even as it's being mocked. You'll need a healthy degree of snark to take the most from this wonderful story.
|rating=5
|date=November 2014
|isbn=1910200158
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Truly: I can't recommend ''The Murdstone Trilogy'' highly enough. I've never read anything quite like it. On my press sheet, Bookbag favourite Tim Bowler says, ''I need a lie-down. I always do after I read Mal Peet''. I feel pretty much the same. Don't miss this one, chaps. It's crying out to be read.
[[Sara's Face by Melvin Burgess]] is a satire on celebrity culture with a challenging reportage style. If ''The Murdstone Trilogy'' appeals, you'll probably love any of the [[Mort by Terry Pratchett|Discworld]] series by Terry Pratchett - although the there, the fantasy ''is'' the satire. You might also enjoy [[I Really, Really Want It by Richard Hennerley]] and [[Mr Godley's Phantom by Mal Peet]]. You might also enjoy [[The Dwarves by Markus Heitz]].
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