Lubar, David. (2009). New York: Starscape. 0-7653-2508-x
PLOT SUMMARY
Nathan Abercrombie is having a bad day, so when Abigail asks is he wants to stop feeling so bad, she takes him to his uncle who has developed a formula to make things stop hurting. Naturally, things go from bad to worse when the formula spills on him and he slowly turns into a zombie. Abigail, girl genius, must try to make formula to keep him from turning completely into a zombie before it's too late.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
A story for purely entertainment value. I did not like the writing and thought it was trying to be too clever and cute at times. There were moments where I wondered if a ten year old boy would really think that way.
READER'S ANNOTATION
When you're having a bad day, things generally can only get worse. When Nathan gets an overdose of a formula that is supposed to keep him from feeling bad, he ends up not feeling anything at all--in fact he finds that he has already died and that the death will be nearly complete if his friend does not create an cure for it. Otherwise he will remain a living zombie.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
David Lubar was a game designer before he broke out in the world of children's fiction. He has lived all over the country, has been married 32 years and has a 23 year old daughter and 3 cats.
GENRE
Science fiction/fantasy
CURRICULUM TIES
Science
Have students discuss the process and dangers for testing on humans or animals.
BOOKTALKING IDEAS
How would you like to never feel pain? Be super strong and never get tired? Never have to eat or sleep? Would it make a difference if you wanted these things and your were dead?
READING LEVEL INTEREST AGE
10 and over
CHALLENGE ISSUES
none
CHALLENGE DEFENSE IDEAS
Know library policies
WHY INCLUDE THIS BOOK?
This is one that boys and girls might enjoy.
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