My Zombie Hamster

  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

A laugh-out-loud funny middle-grade debut with a scary twist, My Zombie Hamster will appeal to readers who like their animal stories mixed with chills.

Matt Hunter is looking forward to Christmas—actually, he’s looking forward to receiving the latest sword-and-fantasy video game. But Matt’s parents have other thoughts—they give him a fluffy little hamster called Snuffles. But the hamster isn’t all that cute, especially after part of its cheek and belly fall off. And why is it staring at Matt with black beady eyes and a lean and hungry look? Say hello to Anti-Snuffles, the zombie hamster! Or better yet, run!

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978-1-5124-0379-4
$19.99
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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 4
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Carolrhoda Books ®
Language English
Publication Date 2014-08-01
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV002180, JUV019000, JUV018000
Dewey [Fic]
Lexile 670
ATOS Reading Level 4.7
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 169248
Accelerated Reader® Points 5.0
Features Author/Illustrator biography and Reviewed

Reviews

Library Media Connection

“[T]his mild horror adventure story, with its good humor and lack of gore, will definitely appeal to middle grade readers.” —Library Media Connection

Publishers Weekly

“Think Shaun of the Dead for a middle-school crowd.” —Publishers Weekly

School Library Journal

“The irreverent narrator, short chapters, and brisk pace will appeal to reluctant readers. My Zombie Hamster contains some implied violence, but nothing too graphic, making it the perfect pick for readers who are interested in zombie action, but who are not ready for gore.” —School Library Journal