Books like The rest of us just live here by Patrick Ness
Mikey is an average sophomore who wants nothing more than to graduate, attend prom, and muster the nerve to ask out his crush. When the world around him turns to zombies, ghosts, and other supernatural dangers, he confronts the idea that being an extraordinary hero isn’t the only way to survive. The story shows how ordinary decisions—standing up to classmates, supporting friends, and finding bravery in everyday life—can be just as heroic as any epic battle.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy
Authors: Patrick Ness
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