Mini Mind Controllers: Fungi, Bacteria, and Other Tiny Zombie Makers

by Joan Axelrod-Contrada Narrated by Various Narrators

Overview

Zombies have no control of their own minds. Some of the world¿s tiniest organisms are parasites turning their hosts 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 - Loretta Caravette

This is the third adventure in the series, "My Boyfriend is a Monster." Our hero, Vanessa Shingle, is writing in her diary recounting the events that have taken place, so we know she has survived whatever is about to happen. Vanessa lives in a small town where, "Nothing ever happens, but it's peaceful," she writes. She is a senior in high school and has gone through a series of bad boyfriends. Her best friend, Stork, an African American tries to get her to focus on her own future. When older sister, Tracy, takes her to College Night, Vanessa meets a dreamy janitor, Jean-Paul. She asks him to come to a star show at the Rutherford Observatory. They go and right away they seem to connect. As they leave the show, Vanessa walks into the elevator realizing only too late the elevator is not there and she plunges to certain death. Jean-Paul is suddenly by her side and lands catching her before she hits bottom. Then the elevator cable breaks and the elevator plunges down on them. Then the third floor starts to collapses. Somehow they make it out. The next day Vanessa tells Stork the whole story. The supernatural events increase setting in motion Jean-Paul coming to Vanessa's rescue and Vanessa learning that she is the direct descendent of Abraham Van Helsing and is destined to be a Monster Hunter. This book is the young version of a typical romance novel. It is an easy read and the material is fluff but young girls will enjoy reading it for the romance and danger. Reviewer: Loretta Caravette

Product Details

BN ID:	2940172264900
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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