sandraagee's review against another edition
3.0
Much better than I expected - maybe a 3.5 star effort since it entertained me so much. A fun, easy read for 4th-5th graders - kind of a step up from Franny K. Stein. The friendship plot/lesson was expertly blended with the creepy zombie stuff. And there's a scene where Nathan realizes that he can't process food so what he eats is just rotting in his stomach - it thoroughly grossed me out. Kudos for that.
lynnmarie78's review
3.0
Fifth grade boy with typical social troubles at school (girl he likes humiliates him, last chosen in p.e., terrible at video games) is accidently turned into a zombie. How will he cope with that, and will his new friends be able to turn him back before it's too late? This was fun.
waybackwhen's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
abigailbat's review against another edition
4.0
Nathan Abercrombie is worse than the school's biggest loser - he's one of the Second Besters, the kids who are only ever second best at anything (and completely invisible to everyone but each other). When he is doused by a serum that slowly turns his body into a walking dead zombie, Nathan will have to figure out the antidote before it's too late.
It's wacky, but not stupid and I'd quickly hand it over to boys in grades 3-5. Nathan and his antics will be appreciated by fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Bruce Coville. It's gross and sometimes silly, but the story has a lot of heart, too.
Read my full review on my blog:
http://abbylibrarian.blogspot.com/2009/08/two-great-middle-grade-titles.html
It's wacky, but not stupid and I'd quickly hand it over to boys in grades 3-5. Nathan and his antics will be appreciated by fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Bruce Coville. It's gross and sometimes silly, but the story has a lot of heart, too.
Read my full review on my blog:
http://abbylibrarian.blogspot.com/2009/08/two-great-middle-grade-titles.html
beththebookdragon's review against another edition
2.0
How can it lose with that title?
David Lubar manages to breathe new life even into the old "bullied by the most popular girl in 5th grade" trope. Great writing style.
Looks like a good read for middle schoolers who like zombies and gross stuff (like dropping a finger in the bully-girl's orange soda).
David Lubar manages to breathe new life even into the old "bullied by the most popular girl in 5th grade" trope. Great writing style.
Looks like a good read for middle schoolers who like zombies and gross stuff (like dropping a finger in the bully-girl's orange soda).
katyjean81's review against another edition
3.0
I am giving it three stars because it didn't make me laugh out loud, but I think that 9-11 year old boys will be rolling as Nathan Abercrombie almost loses one of his fingers to the neighbor's dog and hangs from parallel bars to upchuck his food (zombies can't digest, you know). I like that it's a series which will appeal to boys who enjoy mild gross-out humor. I see this as an upper elementary book or lower middle school book for had to please readers.
lovmelovmycats's review against another edition
3.0
Lizzie enjoyed this book a lot. I was just glad to get a break from Captain Underpants. From potty humor to zombie/death humor, she's definitely into gross-out books this summer.