Wakefield was once an ordinary town-that was before the monster apocalypse took place. 42 days ago, the town was hit by waves of zombies, Dozers, Windged Wretches and a lot more monsters. 13-year old Jack Sullivan has been living in his tree-house ever since that day, when his foster family took off without him(he doesn't miss them). He is actually having fun in his tree house-he has armed it with catapults and moats, and has video games and supplies of Oreos and Mountain Dew from nearby abandoned stores. He gets to fight monsters and take action-filled photos just like he always wanted. The only thing is that he wishes he knew where his best friend Quint is, and he wants to rescue his crush June (wherever she is), and not that she knows he exists. One day he uses his Walkie, and finds Quint! Quint has been staked out at his own house, and has been busy with science experiments and preparing Big Mama(a super-awesome advanced car), for fighting monsters. Eventually Jack and Quint find an old bully Dirk, and the three team up. But Jack is dedicated to finding June and rescuing the damsel in distress. All the while he has to avoid Blarg, an interestingly smart monster who has it out for Jack. Will he succeed and survive in this new world? The story is told in a mixture of text and black-and-white comic book illustrations that is easy to read and follow along. I really liked the science involved in some of their adventures, like when Quint outfits Big Mama for battle. I recommend this book to elementary and middle school boys. I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars.
The Last Kids on Earth
By Max Brallier
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 2 - 5 | n/a | 4.1 | 21916 |
"Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs."--Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Diary of a Wimpy Kid meets The Walking Dead in this very funny post-apocalyptic graphic novel for middle-grade readers.
Ever since the monster apocalypse hit town, average thirteen year old Jack Sullivan has been living in his tree house, which he's armed to the teeth with catapults and a moat, not to mention video games and an endless supply of Oreos and Mountain Dew scavenged from abandoned stores. But Jack alone is no match for the hordes of Zombies and Winged Wretches and Vine Thingies, and especially not for the eerily intelligent monster known only as Blarg. So Jack builds a team: his dorky best friend, Quint; the reformed middle school bully, Dirk; Jack's loyal pet monster, Rover; and Jack's crush, June. With their help, Jack is going to slay Blarg, achieve the ultimate Feat of Apocalyptic Success, and be average no longer! Can he do it?
Told in a mixture of text and black-and-white illustration, this is the perfect book for any kid who's ever dreamed of starring in his or her own comic book or video game. And then grab the sequel, The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade, now a New York Times bestseller!
Book Reviews (133)
I read this book, I found it very interesting. Jack was my favorite His town Wakefield is right in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. Jack Sullivan has a secret love for June so he is determined to find her. He has to go past Dozers, Zombies and much more. On his way he meets up with his best fiend Quintin, later they find Dirk the middle school bully, but to their surprise he is nice. Then they find June in the school. She says she is fine but she is in terrible danger. I recommend this book for people who love adventure also I recommend the 2nd book.
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so good i love it best book ever
I love the ending because it is funny
Wassup. its very amazing and its just a book a Boy would want to read.
his book is amazing
Awesome you should totally read this book this book is funny. From this point on this is a spoilers alert so don't read this comment if you haven't read the first book. So, let's get started. One day in the peaceful town of Wakefield turned into a horrible disaster. ZOMBIE APOCOLYPSE!! Jack falls in 😍😘 with June Del Toro. Jack fights a monster Blarg 42 days after the zombie apocolypse. Jack is a orphan. He only has 1 friend Quint. Then this mean dirk savage guy took quints tuna roll sandwich I'm sorry class is beginning bye!!!
I've heard amazing reviews
great book LOVE it
its a amazing book and the last kids on earth number 2 was cool also.