About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels like the odd one out in a new environment, especially if they use humor to cope with social anxiety. This spooky comedy follows Matt, a regular kid sent to a boarding school where the students are literally zombies: slow-moving, gray-skinned, and highly unusual. While it delivers the classic R. L. Stine chills, it serves as a lighthearted metaphor for the isolation of being the 'new kid.' It is an ideal pick for reluctant readers aged 8 to 12 who enjoy spooky thrills without heavy emotional weight. Parents will appreciate how it explores themes of standing up for oneself and finding the courage to leave a situation that doesn't feel right, all wrapped in an entertaining, fast-paced mystery.
