by Max Brallier
Part of The Last Kids on Earth, book 1
First published 2018
Jack Sullivan wakes up in a world overrun by monsters and zombies. The Monster Apocalypse has transformed his neighborhood into a battlefield where creatures roam the streets and survival means constant vigilance. Jack teams up with his friends to establish their base in a fortified tree house equipped with weapons and defenses. They spend their days dodging zombie hordes, fighting massive world-ending beasts, and scavenging for supplies. Jack approaches each dangerous encounter like a level in his favorite video game, turning terror into adventure. The group faces increasingly powerful monsters while building their makeshift family and defending their territory. This collection contains the first three adventures: the initial survival story, the confrontation with zombie swarms, and the battle against the Nightmare King. Jack discovers that friendship and courage matter more than any weapon when the world falls apart.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action, apocalyptic
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, video-game-elements
Period: Monster Apocalypse
816 pages · Hardcover · Viking Books for Young Readers