Parents' Guide to

Zombie Mommy

By Barbara Lawrence, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 8+

Humor and horror mix in fun, fast-paced series installment.

Book M.T. Anderson Science Fiction 2011
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What's the Story?

Continuing in the adventures of this group of daring teens, Zombie Mommy, the latest book in the Pals in Peril series, is a light-hearted look at horror stories past and present complete with vampires, killer tarantulas, and the walking dead. Lily is a normal kid from a normal town, but when her mother comes back from a trip acting very strangely, Lily and her loyal -- but eccentric -- friends work together to unravel a gruesome mystery -- and figure out how to un-zombie-fy her mom.

Is It Any Good?

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Readers will appreciate the fun, eccentric cast of characters here. The sci-fi inventions of Jasper Dash are brilliant, and handsome teenage monk, Brother Drgnan Pghlik, brings a quirky spirituality to the friends' adventures. Although full of laughs and the author's trademark offbeat humor, this story has a good message about the strength of friendship as the smart characters team up to outsmart their foes and rescue Lily's mom from a fate worse than death.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about books and movies that blend humor and horror. What other titles can you think of? Why is this combination popular?

  • The author pokes fun at Katie's cousin Madigan, who is always texting and talking on her iSquawk. Does it bother you when your friends text all the time when they are with you? Parents could use this as an opportunity to discuss cell phone etiquette.

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