{"product_id":"9781250179050","title":"Better Off Undead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfter becoming undead, a boy tries to survive middle school in this quirky, smart adventure for middle grade readers from James Preller.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdrian Lazarus has met with a curious fate. He’s returned from the dead (after a bad bike accident, no helmet), yet not a lot has changed. He’s always been an outcast. But it’s not just being a zombie that makes Adrian feel different. He notices the world has changed, too: bees are vanishing, forest fires are burning, super-flus are spreading. The holographic advertisements in the night sky assure people that all is well. Adrian and his friends—a beekeeping boy, a mysterious new girl, and a seventh-grade sleuth—aren’t so sure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen they discover a birdlike drone has been spying on Adrian, the clues lead two powerful corporate moguls. What do they really want? Find out in \u003ci\u003eBetter Off Undead, \u003c\/i\u003ea smart and funny middle-grade novel that brings together environmental concerns, sci-fi elements, and the supernatural. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis title has Common Core connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eBetter Off Undead\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This uproarious middle grade call to action has considerable kid appeal and a timely message.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Against a near-future backdrop, Preller thoughtfully chronicles the anxieties of middle school, using a blend of comedy and horror to send a message of empowerment and self-acceptance.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Adrian may be undead, but this is much more than a zombie tale, as it touches upon cultural issues, media control, family bonds, and environmental issues. Fans of Carl Hiassen’s \u003ci\u003eHoot\u003c\/i\u003e will be as satisfied by this as will fans of monster books or those who appreciate stories of outcasts and coming-of-age stories. Highly recommended.” —\u003ci\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore fast-paced adventure from James Preller:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Courage Test\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Fall \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Scary Tales series:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHome Sweet Horror\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eI Scream, You Scream!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGood Night, Zombie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNightmareland\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eOne-Eyed Doll\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwamp Monster\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Jigsaw Jones Mysteries:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Case of the Smelly Sneaker \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Case of the Mummy Mystery\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Case of the Glow in the Dark Ghost\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Case of the Bicycle Bandit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Case from Outer Space \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Case of the Best Pet Ever\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Case of the Buried Treasure\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Case of the Million-Dollar Mystery\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Case of the Disappearing Dinosaur\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47034356891888,"sku":"9781250179050","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781250179050_p0.jpg?v=1763703377","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781250179050","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}