Body Snatchers: Flies, Wasps, and Other Creepy Crawly Zombie Makers

by Joan Axelrod-Contrada Narrated by Various Narrators

Overview

Zombies have no control over their own minds. Some insects and other creepy crawlies have the power to turn other animals into zombies, controlling their behavior. Readers will learn all about these creatures and the real-life zombies they are making.

Editorial Reviews

VOYA - Sean Rapacki

Although the books in this series stand separately, they all follow the same formula: girl meets an attractive, unusual boy who seems too good to be true; girl finds out boy is a actually a supernatural creature, albeit one with a heart of gold; girl and monster boy team up to kick the butt of evil, but must then sadly discontinue their romance because they are from different worlds. Thankfully the authors add a few twists and surprises so the stories are not totally formulaic, but it must be said that these graphic novels will most likely appeal to readers who prefer their supernatural romances to be predictable rather than offbeat. That said, these books do have much in their favor: they are written by experienced comic book authors; the illustrators do high quality work; the empowered female leads are far superior to the damsels in distress we often see in such tales; and the books might appeal to reluctant readers due to their length. Probably the biggest hurdle book selectors will face in deciding whether to purchase books in this series is the price. With each slight volume costing nearly thirty dollars, this series will have to be a strong optional purchase unless demand is high at your library. The high cost is due to the sturdy library binding, though, and perhaps some selectors will not mind paying extra, knowing that these volumes should circulate for a long time without falling apart. The deciding factor will most likely be the level of appeal of supernatural romance with your teens; if they have moved on to dystopias, you can safely give this series a pass. (My Boyfriend Is A Monster). Reviewer: Sean Rapacki

Children's Literature - BriAnne Baxley MLIS

Bethany Farmer is just a typical every day girl. As a hardworking, coffee drinking, soccer playing student, Bethany has learned to hide in the shadows of romance and relationships. It is not until the good looking foreign exchange student Allein Atwood takes notice of her that Bethany finds her life turning upside. With his pickup lines and curious ways Bethany finds it hard to resist Allein's charm but is unaware of the underlining secrets that make up who he really is and why he would call a small Midwestern town home. Black and white graphics make up the pages of the novel enhancing the plot of the story and making it simple for the novice graphic novel reader. Color graphics are also incorporated brilliantly within the novel to enhance a major moment within the story while also grabbing the reader's attention. As the fourth novel in the "My Boyfriend is A Monster" series, readers are able to enjoy it without having read the previous installments. Reviewer: BriAnne Baxley, MLIS

Product Details

BN ID:	2940172699399
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	08/10/2017
Series:	Real-Life Zombies
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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• Kids
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