8 of the Funniest Middle-Grade Fantasy Books

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I’m a huge fan of the Discworld series, for adults, and the Skulduggery Pleasant YA books, but there are also plenty of brilliantly funny middle grade fantasy books out there. Here are some of the funniest middle grade fantasy books for fun-loving readers of all ages. Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo by Philippa Leathley At first glance, Inkbound might seem like a dark fantasy middle grade series. Looking for more middle grade fantasy? Try 10 Epic Fantasy Books for Middle Grade Readers, or The Best Middle Grade Fantasy Series to Discover Right Now.