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Alex Sparrow and the Zumbie Apocalypse

Author: Killick, Jennifer

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 4.9
Points 8.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 52731
Points per Word 0.000152

Description

The book follows Alex, Jess, and Dave as they try to stop members of the Cherry Tree Lane zumba class from coming back to life as zombies after mysteriously collapsing and dying. Set during Christmas time, the trio must find a way to prevent Alex's mum and nan from becoming Zumbies while uncovering the meaning behind the Octopus sign and the evil genius behind the apocalypse. This is the third book in the series.

Quick Summary

In "Alex Sparrow and the Zumbie Apocalypse," the ridiculous premise of workout-loving zombies turns a middle school mystery into an unexpectedly hilarious showdown. Readers will devour the gross-out zombie mayhem, the snarky best-friend banter between Alex, Jess, and Dave, and the heartwarming way the trio races against time to save their loved ones from joining the undead Zumba class. If your kid loves the goofy horror of R.L. Stine's Goosebumps series or The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Young West Indian Immigrant a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition-style humor of Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Wimpy Kid, they'll absolutely devour this zombie twist on a classic mystery. Perfect for kids ages 9-13 in grades 4-8 who enjoy humor, light horror, and friendship stories.