A Zombie Ate My Homework (Project Z #1)
About this book
From the hilarious mind behind the Crimebiters series comes a new trilogy that fans of The Last Kids on Earth will love to pieces (literally).Arnold Z. Ombee has escaped a secret government lab that's developing zombies. Young, scared, and alone, he is found by the Kinders, a warmhearted couple who take him in.
The Kinders decide Arnold will become part of their family. They help him disguise his undead appearance and teach him how to act like a human boy. After a lot of practice, he's ready for the ultimate test:
Fifth grade!
Reviews
"Greenwald breathes new life into the zombie story with a few twists and Norbus' fresh, funny narration. Bardin's cartoon spot illustrations add a cinematic quality that matches well with the short chapters and quick pace." -- Kirkus Reviews"Themes of being an outsider and finding your place in the world are present throughout this book. The text is humorous and age-appropriate...The book will appeal to readers who enjoy an adventure story with snappy dialogue and lots of action...definitely be of interest to middle grade students."- School Library Connection
"This new series from the author of the Crimebiters books is full of humor and gross high jinks and is a fun pick for middle-schoolers interested in an alternative zombie tale." - Booklist
