Better Off Undead

After becoming undead, a boy tries to survive middle school in this quirky, smart adventure for middle grade readers from James Preller. Adrian Lazarus has met with a curious fate. HeÆs returned from the dead (after a bad bike accident, no helmet), yet not a lot has changed. HeÆs always been an outcast. But itÆs not just being a zombie that makes Adrian feel different. He notices the world has changed, too: bees are vanishing, forest fires are burning, super-flus are spreading. The holographic advertisements in the night sky assure people that all is well. Adrian and his friendsùa beekeeping boy, a mysterious new girl, and a seventh-grade sleuthùarenÆt so sure. When they discover a birdlike drone has been spying on Adrian, the clues lead two powerful corporate moguls. What do they really want? Find out in Better Off Undead, a smart and funny middle-grade novel that brings together environmental concerns, sci-fi elements, and the supernatural. This title has Common Core connections. Praise for Better Off Undead: ôThis uproarious middle grade call to action has considerable kid appeal and a timely message.ö ùSchool Library Journal ôAgainst a near-future backdrop, Preller thoughtfully chronicles the anxieties of middle school, using a blend of comedy and horror to send a message of empowerment and self-acceptance.ö ùPublishers Weekly ôAdrian may be undead, but this is much more than a zombie tale, as it touches upon cultural issues, media control, family bonds, and environmental issues. Fans of Carl HiassenÆs Hoot will be as satisfied by this as will fans of monster books or those who appreciate stories of outcasts and coming-of-age stories. Highly recommended.ö ùChildren's Literature More fast-paced adventure from James Preller: The Courage Test The Fall The Scary Tales series: Home Sweet Horror I Scream, You Scream! Good Night, Zombie Nightmareland One-Eyed Doll Swamp Monster The Jigsaw Jones Mysteries: The Case of the Smelly Sneaker The Case of the Mummy Mystery The Case of the Glow in the Dark Ghost The Case of the Bicycle Bandit The Case from Outer Space The Case of the Best Pet Ever The Case of the Buried Treasure The Case of the Million-Dollar Mystery The Case of the Disappearing Dinosaur

• | Author: James Preller
• | Publisher: Square Fish
• | Publication Date: Aug 07, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 304 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Juvenile Fiction
• | ISBN-10: 125017905X
• | ISBN-13: 9781250179050