A Zombie Ate My Homework (Project Z #1)

Arnold Z. Ombee has escaped a secret government zombie project -- but now can he survive human elementary school?

From the hilarious mind behind the Crimebiters series comes a new trilogy that fans of The Last Kids on Earth will love to pieces (literally). Arnold Z. Ombee has escaped a secret government lab that's developing zombies. Young, scared, and alone, he is found by the Kinders, a warmhearted couple who take him in. The Kinders decide Arnold will become part of their family. They help him disguise his undead appearance and teach him how to act like a human boy. After a lot of practice, he's ready for the ultimate test: Fifth grade!

Arnold Z. Ombee has escaped a secret government zombie project -- but now can he survive human elementary school?

"Greenwald breathes new life into the zombie story with a few twists and Norbus' fresh, funny narration. Bardin's cartoon spot illustrations add a cinematic quality that matches well with the short chapters and quick pace." -- Kirkus Reviews"Themes of being an outsider and finding your place in the world are present throughout this book. The text is humorous and age-appropriate...The book will appeal to readers who enjoy an adventure story with snappy dialogue and lots of action...definitely be of interest to middle grade students."- School Library Connection "This new series from the author of the Crimebiters books is full of humor and gross high jinks and is a fun pick for middle-schoolers interested in an alternative zombie tale." - Booklist

Tommy Greenwald is the author of many books for children, including the CrimeBiters! series, the Charlie Joe Jackson series, and the football novel Game Changer. This is his first series for zombies.