Books like I Was a Sixth-Grade Zombie by Nina Kiriki Hoffman
I Was a Sixth‑Grade Zombie follows Valerie Martin as she discovers that a seemingly innocent after‑school club at Shadyside Middle School actually transforms its members into walking dead. With suspense and a touch of humor, the story portrays the humorous yet frightening experience of middle‑school life, friendships and the unexpected dangers that can lurk behind a school club’s door.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Nina Kiriki Hoffman
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