Zombie Kid Diaries: Grossery Games #[nn]

In the illustrated diary style of Zombie Kid Diaries: Grossery Games #nn, middle schooler Bill Stokes chronicles his new reality after becoming a zombie when his mother, Nadine Stokes, was exposed to a zombie virus during a medical test volunteer job. Written by Fred Perry and illustrated by Brian Denham—whose dynamic art brings Bill’s grimly humorous journal entries to life—this 2012 Antarctic Press release captures the awkward, daily struggles of hiding a zombie identity from friends, classmates, and teachers, all in a story that’s equal parts spooky and heartfelt. The cover, also by Brian Denham, perfectly sets the tone with its quirky, hand-drawn charm.