37 pages • 1 hour read
Neil GaimanFortunately, the Milk
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2013A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman, a father's simple trip to buy milk turns into an extraordinary adventure involving time travel, alien abduction, pirates, and a dinosaur named Professor Steg. Despite numerous fantastical obstacles, he returns home with the milk, recounting his journey to his skeptical children, who eventually find signs that suggest his story might be true.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Neil Gaiman's Fortunately, the Milk offers a whimsical, imaginative adventure that delights both children and adults with its inventive storyline and quirky illustrations. Praised for its humor and creativity, some find its pace too brisk and the plot slightly disjointed. Overall, it remains a charming and entertaining read.
Who Should Read Fortunately, the Milk?
Readers who enjoy whimsical, imaginative tales with a touch of humor, such as fans of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, will be captivated by Neil Gaiman's Fortunately, the Milk. Ideal for middle-grade readers and adults who appreciate playful storytelling.
Recommended
Reading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
680LBook Details
Fantasy
Humor
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Life/Time: Childhood & Youth
Relationships: Family
Relationships: Fathers