Zombie Zoo: Adventures In Tub

by Melanie Abed

“Abed delivers a fast-paced and action-packed tale about investigation, problem-solving... friendship and zombies”

—Kirkus Reviews

“Fast-paced, packed with tantalizing clues, and deliciously suspenseful…”
—The Children’s Book Review, Editor’s Pick

Creepy, clever, and laugh‑out‑loud funny, ZOMBIE ZOO blends STEM investigation, paranormal mystery, and friendship forged in chaos.

When mysterious bioluminescent green goo turns orphans into wood‑eating zombies, 13‑year‑old naturalist Felix can’t hide in his tree fort anymore—someone unleashed this plague deliberately, and they’re still out there. Forced to team up with Ninja, a shadow‑dwelling orphan who trusts no one, Felix must trade his field journal for action. Two loners with opposite methods—Felix relies on scientific observation and data; Ninja depends on instinct and spycraft—race to uncover who released the plague and find a cure before their wooden island town of Spinachi is devoured. As the outbreak spreads and Doc Brunne’s loyalties crumble, buildings collapse, and clues point to sabotage, the pair must solve the mystery, deploy a cure, and learn to trust—before they become the next victims.

First in a 5-book series exploring the territories of Tub. Perfect for readers who loved Goosebumps,Amari and the Night Brothers, Last Kids on Earth, It Found Us, and anyone ready for a zombie adventure where being different might just save the world.

244 pages, Hardcover

Expected publication September 15, 2026

Reviews

[Kurt · Rating 2 out of 5]

Thank you LibraryThing for the book! It is a neat idea, but this book did not do it for me.