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The Last Kids on Earth
The Last Kids on Earth | Max Brallier
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"Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs."--Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy Kid Diary of a Wimpy Kid meets The Walking Dead in this very funny post-apocalyptic graphic novel for middle-grade readers. Ever since the monster apocalypse hit town, average thirteen year old Jack Sullivan has been living in his tree house, which he's armed to the teeth with catapults and a moat, not to mention video games and an endless supply of Oreos and Mountain Dew scavenged from abandoned stores. But Jack alone is no match for the hordes of Zombies and Winged Wretches and Vine Thingies, and especially not for the eerily intelligent monster known only as Blarg. So Jack builds a team: his dorky best friend, Quint; the reformed middle school bully, Dirk; Jack's loyal pet monster, Rover; and Jack's crush, June. With their help, Jack is going to slay Blarg, achieve the ultimate Feat of Apocalyptic Success, and be average no longer! Can he do it? Told in a mixture of text and black-and-white illustration, this is the perfect book for any kid who's ever dreamed of starring in his or her own comic book or video game. And stay tuned for the sequel, The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade, out on September 6! From the Hardcover edition.
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chloecosmo
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“Being a kid is tough, but surviving monsters? That‘s a whole new level of awesome!”

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chloecosmo
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I would have this book in my classroom library because it‘s full of fun adventures and funny moments. It shows how important friendship is and lets kids explore a cool, wild world. Plus, seeing kids their age face challenges helps inspire confidence.

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emileescengie
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“It‘s time to stop being this monsters punching bag”

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emileescengie
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Could be great for a sequencing lesson

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emileescengie
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A cool series for older children. The story follows a boy and his friends who are going through a monster-zombie apocalypse. It‘s very engaging and interesting

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Addison_Reads
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Such a fun read! I loved the kids, the story, and the humor. I think I might have to try others in this series now.

#TeamSlaughter #Scarathlon @Clwojick #SeriesRead2022 @TheSpineView

TheSpineView Awesome 2y
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CogsOfEncouragement
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Day 25 of #scarathlondailyprompts is zombie.
This is a really fun series I enjoyed with my son.
#TeamSlaughter #scarathlon

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Grrlbrarian
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Snatched up my #Doublespin with this perfect middle-grade graphic novel. (Zombie apocalypse + unstoppable kids + monster dogs + hijinks) x great art = JUST THE BEST. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 3y
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Chelleo
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Halfway through this book he received from Mr. C and @Endowarrior21 as part of the #AllAgesAdventureSwap hosted by @Chrissyreadit #BoysReadToo #RaisingReaders #BlackBoyJoy #BrilliantBlackBoy #KidsOfLitsy

DivineDiana I love this! ❤️📚👏🏻 4y
Chrissyreadit This picture made my morning ❤️❤️❤️❤️thank you for sharing! 4y
CaffeineAndCandy 💜💜💜 4y
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MeganAnn Great photo!! ❤️ My son loved this series 4y
DrexEdit 💜💜💜 4y
MrsGagnonreads2024 Yay 😀😃🙂🥰😀 4y
Nute Precious moment!💕 3y
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britt_brooke
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Always bring books!

Eye doc this morning. 👁 No glasses for either baby. All is good!

#raisingreaders

saresmoore This is the absolute cutest! 4y
britt_brooke @saresmoore Thanks! 💚 I love how they have their little legs crossed. 4y
LeahBergen They even have bookmarks!! 💗 4y
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britt_brooke @LeahBergen Oh yes! They love a good bookmark. Sweet things! 4y
Tera66 This is so cute! 4y
britt_brooke @Tera66 Thank you! 4y
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cewilf
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I love asking my students what I should read next. Here are most of the recommendations from my sixth graders for winter break. I‘ve managed to find all of these in Libby ready to read now or within a few days. Many aren‘t my typical genre, so I‘m interested to see how this goes! I‘m also hoping to make up a little teacher book blog to show them what a book review looks like.

Mccall0113 What a great idea! 4y
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Loved getting a book from June's perspective. She's without the group for a bit, but she picks up some great new sidekicks, and there's the usual awesome artwork and humor.

#BookishBingo: 4⭐ read
#AtoZ
#MonthlyKeyWordGXO: Name

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I believe this is book 5 and my nephews love them.

Out 4.7
#CoverLove
#MGedition

SoapboxEdits My son loves these, too! We haven‘t read them in order, but it‘s worked out fine. 5y
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LondonB
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The Last Kids on Earth is about a boy and his friends surviving a monster-zombie apocalypse. The main character is thirteen year old, Jack Sullivan, who is the hero of the story. Then there is Quint Baker, the hero's best friend, and June Del Toro, the hero's love interest. I like this book because I am a fan of graphic novels, and also adventures and I like to read about things that are related to survival and post- apocalyptic events.

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Michollio
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A funny book with some great illustrations. It's completely unbelievable, but it's also for middle schoolers, so I get it. Definitely going to continue with the series.

#BookishBingo: Set in a cabin (treehouse, actually, but I'm going with it)

ElizaMarie I‘ve considered this one. I‘m guessing you‘d recommend it? 5y
Michollio @ElizaMarie For a middle grade book it was pretty entertaining. And it's a short read if you don't end up liking it. 5y
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Easytiger
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I am in HEAVEN I love EVERTHING I received in my #nightmareswap from Axton @MeganAnn @MeganAnn
I am so happy to have plenty of new reads. I‘m starting both the I 94 murders and Last kids on earth tonight. Please tell Axton how awesome he did and how happy I am!!! I love the Friday the 13th kitty Art! I will be getting it framed soon. Your family has really made this Halloween special for me! The letter and postcard really topped it off. 🖤🖤🖤🖤

LibrarianRyan Axton does such an awesome job. Kind of jelly over those coasters. 5y
MeganAnn We are so glad you like everything!! 🖤 You‘ll have to let me know how you like I-94 Murders 😊 5y
MeganAnn @LibrarianRyan we found them on amazon! (edited) 5y
LibrarianRyan @MeganAnn cool. thanks 5y
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AsYouWish
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This book was recommended to me by most of the boys in my 4th grade class. I am so glad I listened to them! As a huge fan of zombies, this book was the perfect fit. I was hooked from the first page and couldn‘t put it down. It is the story of Jack, a boy whose normal life is turned into an adventure by the zombie apocalypse hitting his town. His list of missions is amazing and hilarious! I highly recommend this book! 🧟‍♀️🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️

AsYouWish #Scarathlon #TeamStoker @TheReadingMermaid I think this fits our team theme (zombies) (edited) 5y
LibrarianRyan They had an event for this today at BN and since everything else was rained out we Book the boys. They had a great time. 5y
AsYouWish @LibrarianRyan The boys in my class have been obsessed with this series for a couple weeks and they kept telling me that I needed to read it. So I grabbed this one and loved it, now I have to wait until Monday to read the next one in the series. 5y
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AsYouWish @TheReadingMermaid Did I get points for this book? 5y
BeansPage Got it 🧟‍♀️ 5y
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AuthorJensenReed
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Reading this to my boys and I love this first line

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IhoardBOOKS
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My next reads after I‘m done watching the new Godzilla movie because Godzilla will always have higher priority in my life 😂

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creampiss
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Hmm first decent book with pictures I ever read

Cfischbuch I‘m glad you enjoyed it. I thought the illustrations were perfect for this series. 6y
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ambam1987
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perfect read for kids who are into survival stories and zombies! Added bonus: The Last Kids on Earth animated series will debut on @netflix on September 17th! 🧟‍♂️ #goodreadschallenge #kidlitexchange

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Fridabird
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Ok, not a “grown up” book, but my son and I have been reading this at bed time and I catch myself letting him staying up way past bedtime because I want to know what happens next. I super suggest it for anyone with kiddos, my son is 8 and loves it. Plus, word on the street is Netflix is making a series on it.

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dayuso1
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NY Times Bestseller "The Last Kids on Earth" (SF) is written by Max Brallier and illustrated by Douglas Holgate. This illustrated chapter book tells the story of Jack Sullivan who bands together with other local kids to fight the hordes of zombies that have invaded his hometown. This is a great read for IR, especially for students who like SF as opposed to RF. #lae3414sp19

dayuso1 This book can utilize UDL strategy Develop Self Assessment/Reflection (9.3) so that students can reflect on what they would do if they were in that situation. ESOL students need to be asked numerous questions to exercise higher-level thinking (ESOL 36) to understand the plot of the book. 6y
dayuso1 The resource linked below is a TPT reading comprehension guide for the novel. Includes worksheets for students. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Last-Kids-on-Earth-Novel-Study-3... 6y
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kennedimartin This book sounds great! Teachers pay teachers is a great resource 6y
Carinna.Chin This book looks awesome#!!! I know a few kids who eould love, love, love!!! Teacher resource is great! 6y
Mmw2478 I just found this book at Goodwill! Like your resource. 6y
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edoilers97
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I really like liked this book, I really enjoyed the pics in it and how Jack had assembled a team of friends to live with and fight with. I also liked jacks funny comments and relationships with his friends (specifically quint). I would recommend this book to people who who like action and comedy

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KiePen
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I absolutely adored this book. While I don't usually read illustrated books (or enjoyed them) I didn't want to put this one down! I loved how our main character saw life as a video game and the video game references sounded logical, true, and something I would think up. This made it relatable and amazing. Love it!

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Adrian18
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I thought this book was pretty good. But I felt it was a little to childish for me but it was okay. 7/10

I liked the pictures and the way it was written i was able to read it in a few days wich was pretty good. 🆗️

Lambchopx Scary picture 6y
Bradymoore99 dance 6y
MrsBabki Bad picture. You really need to work on how you envision a story! 6y
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Malliig
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The authors writing
The author uses a style that makes you get lost in the world. His use of illustration showing what the character's look like make it so your mind doesn't run wild thinking what they look like. And the fact that the character's don't know everything about the world add's to the story as a whole.

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JoScho
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Love it when kids bring books to art 🖤

TheBookKeepers My son is currently obsessed with the Last Kids on Earth series! 6y
JoScho @TheBookKeepers I have never heard of it before. 6y
TheBookKeepers Zombie apocalypse with some classic humor! My kiddo devoured the first 2 books! He‘s slowed down some on the 3rd but still totally into them! 6y
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#zombie #BlackCatChallenge @Clwojick
I haven‘t had the chance to read these books yet, but they are popular with several of my students. The series is definitely on my to-read list.

Lmstraubie Same here. I have trouble keeping them on the shelf. I'm really overdue to read one! 6y
Daisey Same here too! I‘ve had great luck recommending them, but no chance to read them myself. 6y
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TheBookKeepers
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This pup always follows my kiddo around, especially during our reading sessions!! So cute!

Sace Awww! 6y
Johanna414 Love it! 6y
Velvetfur 😍💜 6y
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Centique
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If, like me, you have a kid who reads well but is Very Picky and only likes books that appeal to his wacky sense of humour... can I introduce you to The Last Kids on Earth (novel with illustrations) and Secret Coders (graphic novels). My kid has devoured these and now we need more, more, more from these busy authors! 🤞🤞

Riveted_Reader_Melissa Awesome! I had the same trouble with my nephew. He loved Alcatraz vs the Evil Librarians for instance, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and later the Series of Unfortunate Events , but had no interest in the many other that I thought would be right up his alley... no Percy Jackson or Eragon. 7y
Centique @Riveted_Reader_Melissa thanks Melissa I will try those as well! 6y
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Nebklvr
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After the zombie apocalypse, Jack becomes a monster killing machine. He hopes to find his best friend and the girl he likes. But will he be able to escape the monster hunting him? This is a well written and illustrated story! So much fun.

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DominiqueL
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Last Kids on Earth is a Modern Fantasy graphic novel about a kids trying to survive when a zombie apocalypse this their town. This novel is great for IR. https://texasbluebonnetaward2018.wordpress.com/the-last-kids-on-earth/ provides a variety of instructional activities for the classroom.

DominiqueL I would use this novel to teach a lesson on the importance of government. Student would discuss why anarchy is bad and then work in groups to create their own survival rules. 7y
DominiqueL The UDL principles that apply are 1.3 offer alternatives for visual information, 3.2. Highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships, 4.1 Vary the methods for response and navigation, 5.1 Use multiple media for communication, and 8.3 Foster collaboration and community. The ESOL strategies that I'd use are using small groups, slow pacing, and teaching think, pair and share strategies in cooperative groups. #UCFLAE3414F17 7y
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raeintheworld
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Reading this monster apocalypse story to my 7-year-old, and I have to say, it's delightful. Sarcastic and funny with just the right amount of heart and potty humor.

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JacqMac
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My reluctant reader asked me to go on amazon, to see if they had these books that he thought he might like to read. All on his own! No prompting from anyone! Yes, I looked right away, ordered them and am having them delivered tomorrow. #RaisingReaders

ReadingEnvy Awesome 7y
Kshakal Such a good feeling when a reluctant reader finds something that sparks their interest! 7y
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rjsthumbelina
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This was fun. Zombies and monsters have popped up in town, and most people are either zombies or ran out of town, leaving these kids to fend for themselves. But they respond by coming up with ingenious weapons and ways to survive. Oh, and taking lots of pics and making a monsterworld bucket list! Nice almost graphic novel feel, too.

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Foragingfantasy
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My son got off the bus with his nose stuck in this book. He's been reading and laughing. Sounds like a winner!

MeganAnn My son loves this one also! 7y
wordslinger42 My nephew is reading this one now and loves it! My mom & I have actually been reading books along with my niece and nephew & it's been fun sharing the stories they love with them! 😊 We haven't read this one yet, but we're looking forward to! 7y
Mommamanzi Haiden LOVED those two books! 7y
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Foragingfantasy @Mommamanzi the 4th and final comes out in November! 7y
Foragingfantasy @wordslinger42 how fun! I may read it since he loves it so much! 7y
Foragingfantasy @MeganAnn I had to pry it from his hands at bedtime! 😂 I felt like a villain... or my mom. 😂 7y
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TheNextBook
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Going to be at the hospital for a bit today. The hubs is going in for a procedure. The kid has started on a new book that he got for his birthday. He mentioned it right before school ended and was really excited to get it as his early bday present yesterday! It's about kids surviving a zombie apocalypse. Not my bag but he is breezing through it. #raisingreaders #kidswhoread

LiteraryinPA Hope everything goes smoothly today. It's great that your son is a reader! 7y
TheNextBook @LiteraryinLititz He is a reader and a gamer. His big request was for more Minecraft books 🙄 Of course... he got three. 7y
Cinfhen Good luck today and props for #raisingreaders 😊 7y
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Nuwanda Good luck for your husband--I hope the procedure is smooth, safe, and successful! And I love how excited your son was for his book! 7y
kspenmoll Hope your husband breezes through & glad your son has a book to help the wait. Reading is the best! 7y
Onceuponatime I will have to get this for my son, it sounds great! 7y
TheNextBook @Cinfhen @Nuwanda @kspenmoll Thanks guys! We have been here almost two hours and they havent even called him back yet! 7y
TheNextBook @Onceuponatime yes!! He has been reading non stop and is almost done.. It has a sequel and we may need to buy it on the way home or tomorrow 7y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🙏🏻 for your hubs and a smooth procedure ❤️ 7y
WhatDeeReads Yes to bb developing their own reading taste. So excellent! Prayers for a smooth procedure. (edited) 7y
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CogsOfEncouragement
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#BestOfFebruary #feistyfeb I enjoyed them all. Got together for dessert with a friend to discuss Tilt-A-Whirl & The Curious Charms. Enjoyed hearing my daughter's thoughts on If I Stay & Where She Went. Will continue to enjoy inside jokes about The Last Kids on Earth with both kids. What a month! #booknerdbliss #hereforthebooks

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CogsOfEncouragement
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This hilarious book made a quick reference to this old song. It reminded me of a group project I did in elementary school: a board game by the same title. Sharing my childhood memory and then playing the song for my kids added even more enjoyment to reading The Last Kids on Earth together. #zombies #booknerdbliss #hereforthebooks

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CogsOfEncouragement
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My son liked this so much that even though he read it on his own a couple of months ago, we read it together this last week. It is clever and I agree that we need to get the sequel!
#BedtimeBookClub

Leniverse Can I ask how old your son is? Or what age bracket you recommend the book for? 8y
MeganAnn My son loved this one as well and the sequel is just as fun! 👌🏻 8y
MeganAnn @Leniverse my son is 8 and in 2nd grade and he loved it. He reads well for his age and didn't have too much trouble with it, but a slightly older reader would probably find it a bit easier to read on their own. I would say 8-12 would be a good age range depending on their reading level. 8y
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Leniverse @MeganAnn Thanks. I'll keep this in mind for my zombie loving kids then. Though my 6-year old might be too young. He's also scared of his own shadow. 8y
CogsOfEncouragement @Leniverse My son is 10. Good question. This book has lots of humor to make the fact that trusted adults are gone or are now zombies. There are also larger than a building monsters to contend with. Again, told in a funny way-but a sensitive kid may not find it so funny. 8y
Leniverse @CogsOfEncouragement Okay, that sounds like something my daughter would love. She's 10 and fearless. She will find it empowering, I think. Whereas her brother will freak and focus on "the parents have become zombies?!?!" 8y
CogsOfEncouragement @leniverse The book has a few themes, one being girl power! 8y
Leniverse @CogsOfEncouragement Ih good! Def putting this down as a potential for the next Dewey's Readathon then! I always buy them something each for that. 8y
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Emily92Bibliophile
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5⭐️!!! I am not usually one for post apocalyptic worlds/ zombie apocalypse books. However, I decided to give this 2017-2018 Bluebonnet Nominee a try to expand my children's literary horizons, as a librarian. Oh. My. Goodness. SO HILARIOUS!!! A quick yet delightful read- I'm sure my family thinks I'm a bit crazy with the multiple times I have laughed out loud. I mean Really. Loud. Going to start up the sequel Tuesday! #LitsyAtoZ @BookishMarginalia

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Woke up to this earlier this morning! Thank you everyone- y'all are literally the best, and I'm so thankful that I am part of a positive community where its members show nothing but kindness and encouragement. Not many (any?) social media sites can boast 0️⃣ drama and 0️⃣big political fights. Y'all Rock ✌🏻️💙

Riveted_Reader_Melissa Congratulations 🎉 8y
Cinfhen Congrats 🍾 🎉💕📚 8y
TrishB 😀🎉👍 8y
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TheLibrarian Congrats! 🎉 8y
rubyslippersreads 🎉📚🎉📚🎉🎉🎉 8y
writerlibrarian Wheeee!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 8y
kspenmoll Congrats!!! 🎉👏💃🏼☀️💕📚😍 8y
Alfoster Yay!👏👏👏 8y
James Congrats 🎈🎊 8y
LeahBergen Yay!! 🎉🎉🎉 8y
megt Congrats! 8y
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MaryAnn1
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When you discover your 8-year-old has been using the label maker. Parenting win!! 🤓

britt_brooke Oh, this is so stinking cute! 💚💚💚 8y
tpixie Fun!! 8y
Reviewsbylola Haha so cute!! 8y
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thec0zy 😍👏🏻 8y
Cinfhen Love this sooo much 😍❤️😍 8y
jessberk13 That's great! 8y
LeahBergen 😂😂 I love it!!! 8y
Christine ❤❤❤ 8y
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kuhkuhbird
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When your 4th grade niece answers your question: 'Do you know of a good post-apocalyptic or distopic read?' You listen. The girl has taste. Great read. Smart illustrations. All the fun of an apocalypse without the typical hopelessness. #pank #recom #readharder #zombies #apocalypse