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Small Zombie Problem

By K.G. Campbell
Series: Zombie Problems
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In Small Zombie Problem by K.G. Campbell, young August DuPont lives a solitary life until he encounters Claudette, a peculiar girl who turns out to be a zombie. As Claudette's presence brings unexpected problems to August's quiet world, he learns about friendship and acceptance. Set in a charming, whimsical environment, this humorous tale blends adventure with heartwarming themes suitable for children.
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You might enjoy this book if you love quirky adventures filled with humour and a touch of macabre charm. Set in a whimsical world where odd friendships form, it captivates with its delightful characters and a plot that combines everyday life with fantastical, zombie-related mischief. It's perfect for young readers who appreciate a fun, slightly spooky story.

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Originally published in hardcover in 2019 by Alfred A. Knopf.

In his fiction debut--and the start of a new series--celebrated illustrator K.G. Campbell brings a touch of Tim Burton to this singularly strange and wonderful story about a lonely boy whose life is about to get a whole lot more complicated when a zombie follows him home.

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Celebrated illustrator K. G. Campbell, known for Flora and Ulysses, brings a touch of Tim Burton to this delightfully spooky new series about a boy who can't help but attract zombies.

August DuPont has spent his whole life inside a dilapidated house with his aunt Hydrangea. His lonely existence ends abruptly with a surprise invitation to meet an aunt and cousins he didn't even know existed. When newfound Aunt Orchid suggests that August attend school with his cousins, it's a dream come true.

But August has scarcely begun to celebrate his good fortune when he is confronted by a small problem on his way home. A small, very undead problem.

Series: Zombie Problems

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  • Small Zombie Problem
    Celebrated illustrator K. G. Campbell, known for Flora and Ulysses, brings a touch of Tim Burton to this delightfully spooky new series about a boy who can't help but attract zombies. August DuPont has spent his whole life inside a dilapidated house with his aunt Hydrangea. His lonely existence ends abruptly with a surprise invitation to meet an aunt and...
    By K.G. Campbell
    Paperback
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Small Zombie Problem by K.G. Campbell is praised as an offbeat and delightful beginning to a series. Reviewers appreciate its blend of macabre elements with a whimsical touch, appealing to readers who enjoy a quirky tale. The protagonist is noted for being particularly likable, and the story's unique charm has generated anticipation for future instalments.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780553539585

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 June 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House USA Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 240

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational K.G. Campbell Penguin Books Series: Zombie Problems

About the Author

Keith G. Campbell was born in Kenya, but raised and educated in Scotland. He graduated with a master's degree in Art History from the University of Edinburgh. After trying on several careers, Keith eventually returned to his early passion of writing and illustrating stories. He is the author-illustrator of several picture books, and the winner of two Ezra Jack Keats Awards. A Small Zombie Problem and The Zombie Stone are his first works for older readers. Keith lives in Malibu, California. Learn more at kgcampbell.com and follow him at @artbykgcampbell.

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  • The Zombie Stone
    From the acclaimed illustrator of Flora & Ulysses comes the second book in the Zombie Problems trilogy, heralded by School Library Journal as "reminiscent of Roald Dahl in uniting the macabre with realism." What's worse than discovering you have a zombie problem? Acquiring four more undead tag-alongs. . . . When a zombie followed August DuPont home one day, he...
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