Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
7.5
Points
1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
6780
Points per Word
0.000147
Page Count
48
Points per Page
0.020833
Series
Myths Across the Map
Description
This book explores the origins and evolution of zombie mythology across different cultures worldwide. It examines the etymology of the word "zombie," tracing it to terms like "jumbie" from West Indian folklore and "nzambi" from Congo, Africa. The text also investigates how modern media has shaped contemporary zombie imagery through films, video games, and television series.