The Mundanity of the Wizarding World and Bogeydom

BOGEYDOM

is dark, dim, unclear, indefinite, indistinct, abtruse, difficult to understand, unexplained, doubtful, hidden, secluded, remote from public observation, unknown, lowly, humble, dull, dingy, gloomy, murky…

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So begins Raymond Briggs’ Fungus the Bogeyman.

I was reminded by recent discussion  here about the Wizarding World is full of everyday mundanity (for those in the WW) and how our mandane world is full of wonder for certain wizards like Arthur Weasley.

One of my favourite books that deals with this is Fungus the Bogeyman.  It is a story about a hard working, everyday Bogeyman who begins to examine his existance when his daily occupation of scaring the humans, or “Drycleaners” (referring to our hygenic practices), loses meaning for him.  He begins to search through all aspects of Bogey culture to ponder his role in “Bogeydom, evolution and life”.

It is a fun book that fits in well with Rowling’s work.  Bogeydom can sit alongside the Wizarding World without any effort.

If you like your humour dry, thoughtful and otherworldly Fungus the Bogeyman is well worth your time.

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