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Gravediggers #1
Mountain of Bones
Ian was the one who chased the majestic buck into the forest. Kendra and PJ followed him. They all hoped to return to the hiking trail before anyone noticed they were gone. However, the mountain had other plans for them: dark, sinister plans that only nightmares are made of. Now they don't know where they are. They don't know how to get home. They don't know what gruesome creatures lurk in the shadows-but when they find out, will they be able to defeat these monsters and escape the mountain together?
This first book in the Gravediggers series is a scary, mysterious, wild ride that will thrill readers to the very last page.
This first book in the Gravediggers series is a scary, mysterious, wild ride that will thrill readers to the very last page.
336 pages, Hardcover
First published September 11, 2012
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Christopher Krovatin
22 books157 followersI'm Chris Krovatin, author of DARKNESS, RED ROVER, FREQUENCY, VENOMOUS, HEAVY METAL & YOU, the GRAVEDIGGERS trilogy, and HELLRAISERS).
I'm also a journalist for multiple heavy metal press outfits, specifically The Pit, Kerrang!, Noisey, Invisible Oranges, and MetalSucks.
I'm a horror enthusiast, Halloween worshipper, husband and dad living out in New Jersey. My favorite musicians are Slayer, Rob Zombie and Frank Sinatra, and my favorite food is gnocchi (it's made of potatoes!).
I'm also a journalist for multiple heavy metal press outfits, specifically The Pit, Kerrang!, Noisey, Invisible Oranges, and MetalSucks.
I'm a horror enthusiast, Halloween worshipper, husband and dad living out in New Jersey. My favorite musicians are Slayer, Rob Zombie and Frank Sinatra, and my favorite food is gnocchi (it's made of potatoes!).
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March 8, 2015
If you ever thought, "Hmm, you know what I need? I need a book that's a combination of Night of the Living Dead, Evil Dead, and Blair Witch Project. Except I need it to be appropriate for a 4th grader. Yep, that's what I need," this is the book for you.
Basically, it's hugely obvious that Christopher Krovatin is a HUGE horror movie nerd, and wanted to bring the joy of horror movies to the upper elementary/middle-school set. Which is kinda awesome.
There is nothing mind-blowingly awesome about this book, really, but it was fun. It would make a great book talk. Witches and zombies and 6th-graders and potential for a series (it better be a series -- I am actually kind of more excited by the potential than I was by this set up). I would recommend it to my hordes (hehe) of zombie-loving middle-schoolers, because it has hordes of zombies. I am not sure that the switching perspectives (every third chapter is by narrated by a different character) was entirely necessary, but it didn't really get in the way, either. Fun, spooky, gory page-turningness.
Basically, it's hugely obvious that Christopher Krovatin is a HUGE horror movie nerd, and wanted to bring the joy of horror movies to the upper elementary/middle-school set. Which is kinda awesome.
There is nothing mind-blowingly awesome about this book, really, but it was fun. It would make a great book talk. Witches and zombies and 6th-graders and potential for a series (it better be a series -- I am actually kind of more excited by the potential than I was by this set up). I would recommend it to my hordes (hehe) of zombie-loving middle-schoolers, because it has hordes of zombies. I am not sure that the switching perspectives (every third chapter is by narrated by a different character) was entirely necessary, but it didn't really get in the way, either. Fun, spooky, gory page-turningness.
August 25, 2022
It took a while before the three kids would work together, too long, really. But then it was great. The zombie battles are gruesome, gory and gag-worthy. Be sure your MG child is ready to read this.
May 28, 2019
the theme of this book is bravery. when Ian, Kendra, and Pj wondered off into the mountains, got lost, and had encountered zombies after going through graves, had to stay together and try and get back to camp while running from zombies. there was a part where Pj had gotten attacked by a zombie and Ian had to make a decision whether or not to hit the zombie and kill to save Pj. in the end he did save him by hitting the zombie in the head with a large stick.
September 25, 2013
Christopher Krovatin’s Gravediggers: Mountain of Bones centers on sixth graders Ian, PJ, and Kendra who are put together for a week of science camp in Montana. Ian is a persistent jock who attempts to be popular and is friends with the skinny movie-buff, PJ. Their friendship has limitations as they do not acknowledge one another at school because Ian fears that he will be teased for hanging out with PJ. They have no kind of interaction with the school geek, Kendra except for the time Ian teased her for her geekiness.
On one of their camp activities, the three would rather be doing something else and they decide to follow a buck that Ian spotted. The more they followed it, they realized that they are lost. After being lost for quite some time, they take refuge inside an abandoned cabin. Soon, they realized that it is not even near abandoned as they discovered a skeleton in the basement and have become the human targets for zombies. Soon they are trying to outrun the zombies while dealing with the obstacles within the forest.
It is rare to read a book that is very well written and makes your heart beat out of your chest. But this is exactly what Christopher brings to the table. Although it is labeled as middle-grade level, the author does not pay attention to its limitation and provides a very spine-tingling story. Each scene in this book is incredibly creepy. The writing style has closeness to it as readers are given first-hand account of their fears. I love how Christopher mixes horror and humor. It is perfectly proportioned. The story behind the zombies’ origins and the magic in the woods are unique and a fresh take on this very familiar genre. Readers will devour the pages rather quickly due to its gripping plot and entertaining characters. Although the scare factor is set high and the violence is a bit over the top, it is still just right for the middle-grade readers. This first book in the series will surely get readers excited for the second book.
On one of their camp activities, the three would rather be doing something else and they decide to follow a buck that Ian spotted. The more they followed it, they realized that they are lost. After being lost for quite some time, they take refuge inside an abandoned cabin. Soon, they realized that it is not even near abandoned as they discovered a skeleton in the basement and have become the human targets for zombies. Soon they are trying to outrun the zombies while dealing with the obstacles within the forest.
It is rare to read a book that is very well written and makes your heart beat out of your chest. But this is exactly what Christopher brings to the table. Although it is labeled as middle-grade level, the author does not pay attention to its limitation and provides a very spine-tingling story. Each scene in this book is incredibly creepy. The writing style has closeness to it as readers are given first-hand account of their fears. I love how Christopher mixes horror and humor. It is perfectly proportioned. The story behind the zombies’ origins and the magic in the woods are unique and a fresh take on this very familiar genre. Readers will devour the pages rather quickly due to its gripping plot and entertaining characters. Although the scare factor is set high and the violence is a bit over the top, it is still just right for the middle-grade readers. This first book in the series will surely get readers excited for the second book.
September 6, 2015
This book was overall a really good book. It describes when three friends get lost in the woods during a school field trip. When they try to find their way back they suddenly are faced up against hordes of zombies. The three friends must figure out how to destroy all the zombies as well as finding there way back to the rest of their school. This book is funny as well as a book that keeps you on the edge of your seat with many twists and turns.
October 18, 2012
Interesting and Intriguing take for a zombie book aimed at preteens/kids.There is a humor through that I personally like. It's not Monstrumologist level of greatness but I'm looking forward to what manner of creatures are encountered in future installments
February 20, 2014
The scariest weirdest awesomeness book ever. Also this book has some unexpected things like chasing a 12 point buck and getting lost in the middle of no where and zombies!( which makes things a little more better of a book) hope you enjoy being scared??????!!!!!
January 5, 2018
This book is about a class hiking trip, with characters Ian, Kendra, and PJ. During the trip Ian, Kendra, and PJ get lost in the mountains and discover that they are being stalked by zombies! With the help of a witch Doctor and folk magic they defeated the monsters and escaped the mountains alive. The most interesting part is when they escaped with all the tension rising. It was a great thriller.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 17, 2018
Good potential, but these kids are very competent for middle-school, just turned 12. A little older and it would be more believable. (You know, barring zombies and all of that, of course. Mostly fun, though.
July 25, 2025
If I read this at 13, I might've liked it more but to me it was a PG-13 Evil Dead/Harry Potter trope type book. Great introduction to Evil Dead/any zombie book however.
This author is 100% a zombie fan and the descriptions were awesome, I probably have watched too many horror movies myself!
This author is 100% a zombie fan and the descriptions were awesome, I probably have watched too many horror movies myself!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 2, 2017
How did Christopher Krovatin go from writing Venomous to this sewage?
May 11, 2018
Didn't even get half way. Once there were zombies, the story was over for me. It started getting very dumb! I don't remember reading that detail in the excerpt before borrowing this one.
October 16, 2018
I love the idea of how they end up getting lost in the woods
February 27, 2019
This was a very good book, it was exciting and inspirational to young readers and I always looked forward to whatever happened next.
January 28, 2023
Kind of forgot what happened but those kids were irritating as hell
November 5, 2024
At some points I have to stare at the page because I don’t understand. Overall good though and the characters work well together.
September 5, 2012
THREE WORDS: Spine-tingling Creepy Fun
MY REVIEW: I love me some zombies and zombie books are always a hit or miss with me. Christopher Krovatin's Gravediggers: Mountain of Bones is a definite hit!
Sixth graders Ian, P.J. and Kendra travel with their school for a weekend camping trip full of hiking and wilderness training. The three students couldn't be any more different and aren't thrilled when they get stuck in the same group. But when jock Ian, film maker P.J. and brainy Kendra get seperated from their group and lost in the woods they must rely on each other to survive because they aren't alone. The living dead are out there and They. Are. Hungry!
This may be a middle grade novel, but it doesn't lack any spine-tingling creepiness! Krovatin has crafted a super fun and entertaining story full of mystery, scary and exciting thrills and engaging characters.
Fast and fiercely paced, Gravediggers takes readers on a breathless and addicting journey. A journey that genuinely and awesomely scared me in the best, most fun way possible. The scene Krovatin sets is deliciously and palpably eerie and cinetamatic. I felt the characters' fear and easily saw their story play out vividly in my mind. Krovatin weaves a fun story that is a wonderful blend of horror, humor and heart.
The elements surrounding the origins of the zombies and the magic in the woods are really refreshing and different. And even though this is a MG book, the zombies are exactly what young readers crave- stinky, gross, grotesque, hungry for flesh and hard to kill. Yet, at the same time, the book isn't too scary, violent or gory and really is appropriate for the MG audience.
The three young main characters are all likable and relatable in their own ways. Each chapter is told from the point of view of one of the characters, allowing readers to really get to know each one. Ian is a bit reckless and arrogant, but he has a good heart and funny outlook. P.J. is timid and shy at first, but grows a great deal throughout the book and ends up being very brave. Wickedly smart and endearingly awkward Kendra is my fave character. These three kids make an awesome and quirky trio and I really love the genuine friendship that grows between them.
I love that the story doesn't feel farfetched or contrived, but frighteningly real and believable. There are plenty of gasp-worthy surprises and horrifying dangers to keep even young reader engrossed for hours. And young readers will appreciate how resourceful, brave and smart the three MC's are.
As the first book in a series, Gravediggers wraps up one storyline nicely, bet sets the stage for Ian, P.J. and Kendra's next big zombie adventure. And Krovatin drops quite the unexpected bombshell at the end *wink wink*
MY FINAL THOUGHTS: The Goonies meets The Evil Dead indeed! I had a ton of scary fun reading Gravediggers: Mountain of Bones. Krovatin offers readers an exciting zombie tale with plenty of thrills and chills, with enough oomph to entertain older readers, while remaining appropriate for younger readers. A spooky and exhilarating read!
MY REVIEW: I love me some zombies and zombie books are always a hit or miss with me. Christopher Krovatin's Gravediggers: Mountain of Bones is a definite hit!
Sixth graders Ian, P.J. and Kendra travel with their school for a weekend camping trip full of hiking and wilderness training. The three students couldn't be any more different and aren't thrilled when they get stuck in the same group. But when jock Ian, film maker P.J. and brainy Kendra get seperated from their group and lost in the woods they must rely on each other to survive because they aren't alone. The living dead are out there and They. Are. Hungry!
This may be a middle grade novel, but it doesn't lack any spine-tingling creepiness! Krovatin has crafted a super fun and entertaining story full of mystery, scary and exciting thrills and engaging characters.
Fast and fiercely paced, Gravediggers takes readers on a breathless and addicting journey. A journey that genuinely and awesomely scared me in the best, most fun way possible. The scene Krovatin sets is deliciously and palpably eerie and cinetamatic. I felt the characters' fear and easily saw their story play out vividly in my mind. Krovatin weaves a fun story that is a wonderful blend of horror, humor and heart.
The elements surrounding the origins of the zombies and the magic in the woods are really refreshing and different. And even though this is a MG book, the zombies are exactly what young readers crave- stinky, gross, grotesque, hungry for flesh and hard to kill. Yet, at the same time, the book isn't too scary, violent or gory and really is appropriate for the MG audience.
The three young main characters are all likable and relatable in their own ways. Each chapter is told from the point of view of one of the characters, allowing readers to really get to know each one. Ian is a bit reckless and arrogant, but he has a good heart and funny outlook. P.J. is timid and shy at first, but grows a great deal throughout the book and ends up being very brave. Wickedly smart and endearingly awkward Kendra is my fave character. These three kids make an awesome and quirky trio and I really love the genuine friendship that grows between them.
I love that the story doesn't feel farfetched or contrived, but frighteningly real and believable. There are plenty of gasp-worthy surprises and horrifying dangers to keep even young reader engrossed for hours. And young readers will appreciate how resourceful, brave and smart the three MC's are.
As the first book in a series, Gravediggers wraps up one storyline nicely, bet sets the stage for Ian, P.J. and Kendra's next big zombie adventure. And Krovatin drops quite the unexpected bombshell at the end *wink wink*
MY FINAL THOUGHTS: The Goonies meets The Evil Dead indeed! I had a ton of scary fun reading Gravediggers: Mountain of Bones. Krovatin offers readers an exciting zombie tale with plenty of thrills and chills, with enough oomph to entertain older readers, while remaining appropriate for younger readers. A spooky and exhilarating read!
March 9, 2017
The main character in this book is Ian. Ian and his friends were camping on a mysterious mountain, Ian and his friends saw a buck so they chased it into the woods. They got lost and couldn't find their camp, soon they found out the place they were at was filled with zombies. I like this book because I didn't expect zombies in this book.
September 22, 2012
I try to read Young Adult novels occasionally during the school year so that I know which ones to recommend to my students, and I now know that I can recommend Gravediggers: Mountain of Bones to those who want a spooky tale that isn’t too scary. Gravediggers focuses on three middle school students who head out to Homeroom Earth camp in Montana for a week of science immersion. Ian (a stubborn jock who strives to be popular), PJ (a scrawny film-buff), and Kendra (a socially awkward computer geek) are forced into the same camp group and reluctantly head out to pick wildflowers. Though Ian and PJ are friends, they rarely associate at school because Ian is afraid of being taunted, and Kendra’s only association with Ian was a time when he teased her in class for being nerdy.
After only a few minutes on the trail, they get bored, and when Ian spots a large buck in the woods by the trail, they begin chasing it trying to examine it. After coming to a clearing and watching the buck bound off, the three realize that they are lost. Kendra’s compass isn’t working, and the three have no idea where they are going, but after hiking for ages, they think that they have finally found a safe haven in an abandoned old cabin. Soon they find that the cabin isn’t so abandoned after all – there is a skeleton in the basement and zombies hunting them down from the woods. What ensues is a two day race to outrun the zombies (and all of the other unnatural threats that haunt the forest).
The book has great heart-pounding suspense, but the ages of the heroes seems a bit out of sync with the intended reader (while I think that some of my freshmen would enjoy the story, I don’t know that they would be interested in reading about middle school protagonists). Also, the action is great up until the last few chapters of the book when it appears that author Christopher Krovatin rushed an ending in hopes of possibly following it up with a sequel. Overall, this is a good read for middle schoolers or early high schoolers, especially for readers who are fans of Darrin Shan novels. From shelfishness.blog.com
After only a few minutes on the trail, they get bored, and when Ian spots a large buck in the woods by the trail, they begin chasing it trying to examine it. After coming to a clearing and watching the buck bound off, the three realize that they are lost. Kendra’s compass isn’t working, and the three have no idea where they are going, but after hiking for ages, they think that they have finally found a safe haven in an abandoned old cabin. Soon they find that the cabin isn’t so abandoned after all – there is a skeleton in the basement and zombies hunting them down from the woods. What ensues is a two day race to outrun the zombies (and all of the other unnatural threats that haunt the forest).
The book has great heart-pounding suspense, but the ages of the heroes seems a bit out of sync with the intended reader (while I think that some of my freshmen would enjoy the story, I don’t know that they would be interested in reading about middle school protagonists). Also, the action is great up until the last few chapters of the book when it appears that author Christopher Krovatin rushed an ending in hopes of possibly following it up with a sequel. Overall, this is a good read for middle schoolers or early high schoolers, especially for readers who are fans of Darrin Shan novels. From shelfishness.blog.com
November 10, 2012
What a great story and as funny as all get-out. I mean I laughed myself into a stupor reading this book. It's a book about teenagers who get lost in the woods on a school outing the kind to help kids get close to nature and learn to be outdoorsey and stuff. It's a trio - 2 boys and a girl a phenomenal girl I might add. There's Ian, PJ and Kendra who didn't exactly start out as friends, but before this outing is over they are and will be bosom buds for life. They run into zombies of all things and it's just too funny, although when I'm watching any zombie movie I don't be laughing because what is going through my mind is "what would I do?" Now, there's an idea for a show and I'm sure there's one in the making as I type.
I like the way the story is told from the perspective of each of the kids, which is the way "It" by Stephen King was written, it really does keep a story interesting because nothing is ever seen or remembered the same way by everyone involved. Poor Kendra, she made the biggest mistake, but she redeemed herself quickly. O'Dea my favorite character by far - an extremely interesting being that the kids at first didn't trust, but eventually they had to, if they wanted off of that God forsaken mountain.
If I was in a fox-hole I would sure wouldn't mind having this trio, plus O'Dea in there with me because they kicked ass. Love the way the story ended even though it didn't really end. Can't wait for the next book and I am looking forward to seeing them in the movies. And I'm sure no "Harry Potter" was ever this funny, not by a mile, plus I'm just partial to zombies.
I like the way the story is told from the perspective of each of the kids, which is the way "It" by Stephen King was written, it really does keep a story interesting because nothing is ever seen or remembered the same way by everyone involved. Poor Kendra, she made the biggest mistake, but she redeemed herself quickly. O'Dea my favorite character by far - an extremely interesting being that the kids at first didn't trust, but eventually they had to, if they wanted off of that God forsaken mountain.
If I was in a fox-hole I would sure wouldn't mind having this trio, plus O'Dea in there with me because they kicked ass. Love the way the story ended even though it didn't really end. Can't wait for the next book and I am looking forward to seeing them in the movies. And I'm sure no "Harry Potter" was ever this funny, not by a mile, plus I'm just partial to zombies.
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January 16, 2014The book focuses on three 6th-grader students, Ian, PJ, and Kendra, who head out to Homeroom Earth camp in Montana for a week of science immersion and end up get lost in the woods while chasing a buck. Kendra’s compass is not working, and they don’t know where they are going. Then, they find an abandoned old cabin. Soon they find the cabin is not abandoned, and they are being hunted by zombies. Now, they have to defeat the zombies before they can reach their classmates and teachers and spread the news to the world of the danger lurking nearby.
Ian is a reckless and arrogant boy who thinks he is the center of the world; within is an intelligent, innovative individual. PJ is lacking in self-confidence, but he knows how to think in a situation. Kendra is smart, but she also thinks that she is never wrong. At first, these three characters won't acknowledge each other, but they grow to copperate with one another to survive. I love how their friendship grows and allows them to use each other’s strengths to help them survive.
Christopher mixes horror and humor in this unique story about friendship, survival, and (of course) zombies. I enjoyed learning about the unique idea of the zombies’ origins and the magic in the woods. Overall, this is a great read for middle-grade readers. I can’t wait to read about Ian, P.J. and Kendra's next big zombie adventure!
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Ian is a reckless and arrogant boy who thinks he is the center of the world; within is an intelligent, innovative individual. PJ is lacking in self-confidence, but he knows how to think in a situation. Kendra is smart, but she also thinks that she is never wrong. At first, these three characters won't acknowledge each other, but they grow to copperate with one another to survive. I love how their friendship grows and allows them to use each other’s strengths to help them survive.
Christopher mixes horror and humor in this unique story about friendship, survival, and (of course) zombies. I enjoyed learning about the unique idea of the zombies’ origins and the magic in the woods. Overall, this is a great read for middle-grade readers. I can’t wait to read about Ian, P.J. and Kendra's next big zombie adventure!
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November 12, 2012
I don't normally read horror stories, adult or children's, especially not when they involve zombies. But this one appealed to me for some reason, maybe it was the wilderness survival angle, I'm a sucker for wilderness survival tales. Regardless, I quite enjoyed this book, despite the sometimes gruesome details. I found it interesting to follow each of the three different points of view and see how differently each of the three saw their situation. Ian, the impulsive athlete who can't help but worry about what everyone thinks of him. PJ who can face his many fears only through the lens of his video camera. And Kendra, the reader and internet junkie, who is a bit clueless socially. Ian and Kendra's antagonistic relationship adds an interesting subplot to the story.
The story moves along quite quickly and once the kids meet the zombies the action becomes almost nonstop. There are enough twists and turns to satisfy any reader. The setting is described very well and suits the story to a tee. I also appreciated that the kids had to use their brains to get out the mess and not just brawn. Each of the three kids offers their own set of strengths and weaknesses to the situation both helping and hurting their chances. This created some depth to the story so it wasn't just about dealing with zombies. I recommend this to readers who appreciate an intense, survival/zombie story.
The story moves along quite quickly and once the kids meet the zombies the action becomes almost nonstop. There are enough twists and turns to satisfy any reader. The setting is described very well and suits the story to a tee. I also appreciated that the kids had to use their brains to get out the mess and not just brawn. Each of the three kids offers their own set of strengths and weaknesses to the situation both helping and hurting their chances. This created some depth to the story so it wasn't just about dealing with zombies. I recommend this to readers who appreciate an intense, survival/zombie story.
May 18, 2013
Gravediggers tells the story of three 11 year olds, Ian, Kendra and PJ and their Homeroom Earth field trip to the Montana wilderness. Kendra and Ian are sworn enemies because of a previous incident involving Kendra smacking Ian with a text book. PJ is Ian's oldest friend but he's not one of the "cool kids" so Ian is hoping to avoid him on this trip and hang with his jock friends instead. Kendra is intelligent but socially awkward and only has cyber friends that she has met online. Her parents are hoping she will make a new friend but Kendra is more concerned with amping up her vocabulary and collecting nature specimens. After Ian is put into a group with the very people he was avoiding the action begins. Ian spots a large buck and takes off into the woods after it to get a picture. Not wanting him to get lost the others follow him into the forest and end up getting lost. The book tells the story of their struggle to find their way back and to avoid being eaten by zombies. I thought the book had an interesting start but the middle was slow and the ending was anticlimactic. The fact that it was humorous helped bump up its rating from 2 stars to three. I think fans of the zombie genre and reluctant readers will enjoy this book.
March 30, 2015
I really enjoyed reading this book! I look forward to continuing the series as well! This story had always kept me on the edge of my seat and was sometimes hard to put down when every page was filled with some kind of suspense, surprise, and action. I really became engaged in this book.
The book is about three sixth graders that had went on a homeroom science trip with their class. They had all wondered off into the forest after a deer. They had later found themselves lost in the mountain, and that is where the story begins. They find themselves completely separated from their class, while night begins to fall. They take shelter in an abandoned creepy, old house. They find strange, unexplained things in the basement of the house, that's when the story takes off.
This story is filled with many scares, creepy moments and lots and lost of suspense and mystery. It keeps you turning page after page and the book is hard to put down. You become very attached to the story as well. Every moment in the book has caught my attention and had kept me reading and reading.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone! Especially if they love suspense, surprises and scares. This book is great for anyone, and is very hard to put down.
The book is about three sixth graders that had went on a homeroom science trip with their class. They had all wondered off into the forest after a deer. They had later found themselves lost in the mountain, and that is where the story begins. They find themselves completely separated from their class, while night begins to fall. They take shelter in an abandoned creepy, old house. They find strange, unexplained things in the basement of the house, that's when the story takes off.
This story is filled with many scares, creepy moments and lots and lost of suspense and mystery. It keeps you turning page after page and the book is hard to put down. You become very attached to the story as well. Every moment in the book has caught my attention and had kept me reading and reading.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone! Especially if they love suspense, surprises and scares. This book is great for anyone, and is very hard to put down.
February 11, 2014
The book was fast paced and kept me engaged. The story alternated between the three kids' points of view. I thought the format worked well, especially since the story progressed fluidly as each point of view changed. It was nice to see the different kids and how they reacted to the situations. It's a good book about friendship as well. All three of the kids are very different from each other and aren't exactly friends in the beginning. The experience soon makes them realize what true friendship is all about.
Since it is a book with zombies, there is a bit of gore. It was also pretty scary in a few places. It's probably a level up from the Goosebumps series in scare factor. The story was very clean and I think that it could be fine for mature sixth graders and up.
Since it is a book with zombies, there is a bit of gore. It was also pretty scary in a few places. It's probably a level up from the Goosebumps series in scare factor. The story was very clean and I think that it could be fine for mature sixth graders and up.
March 31, 2015
This was a slow build book for me, but considering what it is (Young YA PEOPLE) I found this to be likable enough to
1. Finish, and
2. Look into the next book in this series.
As someone who actually works in the public schools, I disagree with many of the comments made about the tone and vocabulary these kids use. Yep. Theses are typical style, terminology and behaviors of middle schoolers. I'm glad this group has two males leads, but it's a good suggestion for boy kiddos to read, since there are so few strong male, modern day characters that they can relate to. If you're not Four or Peeta (hunky arm candy, or sensitive arm candy) who are you? We never get their thoughts, feelings, or emotions.
1. Finish, and
2. Look into the next book in this series.
As someone who actually works in the public schools, I disagree with many of the comments made about the tone and vocabulary these kids use. Yep. Theses are typical style, terminology and behaviors of middle schoolers. I'm glad this group has two males leads, but it's a good suggestion for boy kiddos to read, since there are so few strong male, modern day characters that they can relate to. If you're not Four or Peeta (hunky arm candy, or sensitive arm candy) who are you? We never get their thoughts, feelings, or emotions.
November 5, 2015
The plot of this book is fast paced with surprise and suspense hiding around every corner. Like most books, the start is a little slow, but once you get to the action, it's hard to stop reading. The zombies are well described, painting a gory, repulsive, amazing picture in my mind, making the zombies seen on shows today seem tame. I also enjoyed the backstory, adding new players to the zombie game, such as Wardens and Gravediggers. It was a great thriller. However, the fear factor was just not there for me. No one died and there were very few actual close encounters with the zombies in uncontrolled conditions. In the end though, it is a very enjoyable book and I would recommend it to any thrill-lover who wants a little scare.
November 15, 2012
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I don't really like zombie books, but this book was pretty good. I thought the characters were a little unblieveable. I think they should have been older than 11. I know a lot of 11 year-olds and believe me, they are not that brave. Especailly city kids, wouldn't do so well in unknown woods with zombies chasing them. I would probably be a mental wreck and I'm 20, so characters.. not believeable.
The plot was good and the story was interesting. I knew that they would become Gravediggers, but again way to freaking young. Does Krovatin not realize how small and childish 11 year old kids are?
I don't really like zombie books, but this book was pretty good. I thought the characters were a little unblieveable. I think they should have been older than 11. I know a lot of 11 year-olds and believe me, they are not that brave. Especailly city kids, wouldn't do so well in unknown woods with zombies chasing them. I would probably be a mental wreck and I'm 20, so characters.. not believeable.
The plot was good and the story was interesting. I knew that they would become Gravediggers, but again way to freaking young. Does Krovatin not realize how small and childish 11 year old kids are?
September 29, 2015
I really enjoyed the book wery well. This book shows the way of friendship that makes people smile with a touch of horror. I enjoy zombies a lot more now. Hehe :). This book may give you nightmares if you really are easily scared. If you aren't, and tolerate horror, this would be just fine. But if you're into gory and super bloody stuff, then I don't really suggest this for you. You may not really be contented with the amount of blood here. LOL. I rate this a 10/10 for the brilliance of Krovatin's writing and the perfect story to come up with to scare middle graders. This book is perfect for those with an average knowledge for vocabulary. Read this book! :)
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