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Books like Will and Marty: 9 series to read next

Will and Marty is set in contemporary. The 9 series below are ranked by how much of that they share — each card says which parts.

Will and Marty is 3 books, 2004–2007.

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Melvin Beederman Superhero
Benny
Samuel Johnson
Artemis Fowl
Magic Shop
Nathan Abercrombie, Accidental Zombie
Alcatraz Smedry
The Clone Chronicles (M. E. Castle)
Hamlet Chronicles

Melvin Beederman SuperheroSeries

seriesGreg Trine8 books2006

Superhero.

“After graduating from the superhero academy, Melvin Beederman heads for Los Angeles, where he unexpectedly teams up with Candace Brinkwater, school play actress, to nab the evil McNasty Brothers.”
from the catalogue description of The Curse of the Bologna Sandwich

Start with The Curse of the Bologna Sandwich →

BennySeries

seriesEoin Colfer2 books1998

Literary & general, lighthearted in tone, about coming of age and friendship, set in contemporary.

“Benny Shaw is the protagonist of two children's literature novels by Irish author Eoin Colfer.”
from the catalogue description
Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Start with Benny and Omar →

Samuel JohnsonSeries

seriesJohn Connolly3 books2009

Fantasy, about demons.

“The comic horror trilogy continues through Hell's Bells and The Creeps.”
from the catalogue description

Start with The Gates →

Artemis FowlSeries

seriesEoin Colfer15 books2001

Fantasy, about fae.

“As of 2013, the novels have sold more than 21 million copies in 44 languages, and are one of the best-selling series of all time.”
from the catalogue description
Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Start with LEPrecon →

Magic ShopSeries

seriesBruce Coville7 books1982

Fantasy.

“Bruce Coville's Magic Shop books each send a different kid into Mr. Elives's strange antique shop, where an ordinary-looking item turns out to carry real magic and consequences.”
from the catalogue description

Start with The Monster's Ring →

Nathan Abercrombie, Accidental ZombieSeries

seriesDavid Lubar5 books2009

Fantasy, about undead.

“Tired of continually having his feelings hurt by popular students and bullies, fifth-grader Nathan agrees to try an experimental formula, Hurt-Be-Gone, and becomes a half-dead zombie which has, he soon discovers, some real advantages.”
from the catalogue description of My Rotten Life

Start with My Rotten Life →

Alcatraz SmedrySeries

seriesBrandon Sanderson & Janci Patterson6 books2007

Fantasy.

Start with Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians →

The Clone Chronicles (M. E. Castle)Series

seriesM. E. Castle4 books2012

Science fiction, about cloning.

“Twelve-year-old Fisher Bas, a science-loving bully magnet, clones himself, only to discover that his double is infinitely cooler than himself.”
from the catalogue description of Popular Clone

Start with Popular Clone →

Hamlet ChroniclesSeries

seriesGregory Maguire7 books1994

Fantasy, set in north america.

“Seven prehistoric spiders that had been trapped in ice for thousands of years bring excitement to rural Vermont and briefly unite two rival clubs at a local elementary school.”
from the catalogue description of Seven Spiders Spinning

Start with Seven Spiders Spinning →

Why these

No sales rank, no star ratings, no readers also bought.

Shared terms are not a promise that a book feels the same. Two series can be far-future political intrigue and read nothing alike — what the ranking can say is what they are about, and each card says which parts it shares.

Questions readers ask

What should I read after Will and Marty?: Melvin Beederman Superhero — the closest match to Will and Marty on what it is about, not on what sells.
Where do I start with Will and Marty?: The Legend of Spud Murphy. It is the entry the catalogue recommends for Will and Marty.
How big is Will and Marty?: Will and Marty is 3 books, 2004–2007.

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