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“Fast-paced, packed with tantalizing clues, and deliciously suspenseful, Zombie Zoo: Adventures in Tub kicks off the Adventures in Tub series with a debut story guaranteed to keep readers turning the pages. Just the right balance of suspense and silliness... Ideal for cross-curricular lessons bridging ELA and STEAM, Zombie Zoo will have readers both in the classroom and outside it, recognizing scientific investigation as a genuine adventure and the lab notebook as the ultimate book of magic”
“Abed launches the middle-grade fantasy series Felix & Ninja's Adventures in Tub by dropping young readers into a fun yet spooky horror scenario and proceeding with the relentless pace of a thriller ... Amid the chaos, Abed establishes a compelling partnership of loners... Readers will want answers-and more adventures. Great for fans of: Ellen Oh's Haru, Zombie Dog Hero, Justin Weinberger's Zombie Season series.”
“A well-developed, entertaining tale about friendship and zombies… Abed delivers a fast-paced and action-packed tale about investigation, problem-solving, and connection… told through Felix's and Ninja's perspectives, with each chapter seamlessly alternating… Both protagonists are smart and easy to root for… readers will thoroughly enjoy their character development and growth… an interesting scientific exploration, suspenseful moments, and comedy relief…as they form a bond.”
“Combining supernatural intrigue with action, Zombie Zoo is a layered, complex mystery novel.”
“Abed creates stand-out characters and excels at chronicling the unlikely friendship.”
“Zombie Zoo: Adventures in Tub will appeal to middle grade readers seeking a vivid blend of action, fantasy, mystery, and scientific problem-solving which translates to a thoroughly unpredictable, engrossing story. Elementary-level librarians can highly recommend Zombie Zoo: Adventures in Tub to young readers interested in zombie stories that sizzle with action, analysis, and unpredictable outcomes.”
-Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review
