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"Teddy, Mom says I have to be very quiet when the zombies come.
But sometimes I really want to scream."
Amy lives with her parents in a small town. She has a best friend, her stuffed bear named Teddy, and a favorite subject in school.
But when she finds her parents huddled in front of the TV, their eyes glued to the orange cloud that looks like a mushroom, she has no idea what’s coming.
Now Amy and her family are on the run. Mom and Dad’s job is finding food and shelter. Amy’s job is to not trip while running, and to be quiet when she’s told.
Amy knows if she makes a sound at the wrong time, or can’t run fast enough, she’ll die.
Sometimes even hugging Teddy isn’t enough to make her feel brave.
The apocalypse is tough. Surviving it at eight years old is even tougher.
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NOTE: This book is a standalone short read which is part of the collection "Tales of Courage From Beyond the Apocalypse". These stories can be read in any order, and each features a different main character while still being connected to all the others.
But sometimes I really want to scream."
Amy lives with her parents in a small town. She has a best friend, her stuffed bear named Teddy, and a favorite subject in school.
But when she finds her parents huddled in front of the TV, their eyes glued to the orange cloud that looks like a mushroom, she has no idea what’s coming.
Now Amy and her family are on the run. Mom and Dad’s job is finding food and shelter. Amy’s job is to not trip while running, and to be quiet when she’s told.
Amy knows if she makes a sound at the wrong time, or can’t run fast enough, she’ll die.
Sometimes even hugging Teddy isn’t enough to make her feel brave.
The apocalypse is tough. Surviving it at eight years old is even tougher.
***
NOTE: This book is a standalone short read which is part of the collection "Tales of Courage From Beyond the Apocalypse". These stories can be read in any order, and each features a different main character while still being connected to all the others.
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Published December 7, 2018
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December 17, 2018
"Teddy, Mom says I have to be very quiet when the zombies come.
But sometimes I really want to scream."
The first of the two Tales of Courage From Beyond The Apocalypse! This one featuring a protagonist we don't often see in apocalypse/zombie stories, namely a kid. A 6-year old girl named Amy.
When this story starts the apocalypse has already begun, apparently sick people (aka zombies) have been spotted around the country. The book begins when the government throws an atomic bomb on one of the most infected cities. Yep, an atomic bomb. Like why just burn it to the ground when you can destroy everyone (and everything) in a wide radius as well? Those survivors are now screwed even further, which is also what we see in this book. There is no sun due to the clouds covering it, it is cold, and several other things.
In the story we switches back between stuff told to Amy's favourite toy, a teddy bear and from Amy's POV as things happen around her. Hope I explained that one correctly. I wasn't that big of a fan of her talking to her Teddy. I get that she is 6 + everything is scary and her bear is her confidante, but still I just couldn't like those parts.
At times I also got annoyed with Amy (I don't think survivors are going to care that you peed your pants and couldn't get it clean, and your parents are doing their best, no need to keep going on and on about the same things), but I could forgive her as she is 6-years old + living in a zombie world.
I loved that her parents did the best they could to explain to Amy what was going on, I could also understand them getting slightly annoyed with her as she is a liability. The dad was pretty awesome, though did make some stupid decisions. But I guess anyone would do those if their family/loved ones were threatened.
The ending was really exciting and also very sweet. I was cheering when Thelma showed up. When I was reading this one I hadn't read the Thelma book yet, but I loved her just from the blurb.
All in all, a very unique short story about the zombie apocalypse. I am glad that the author didn't go for the standard zombie survivor. I would recommend it.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
But sometimes I really want to scream."
The first of the two Tales of Courage From Beyond The Apocalypse! This one featuring a protagonist we don't often see in apocalypse/zombie stories, namely a kid. A 6-year old girl named Amy.
When this story starts the apocalypse has already begun, apparently sick people (aka zombies) have been spotted around the country. The book begins when the government throws an atomic bomb on one of the most infected cities. Yep, an atomic bomb. Like why just burn it to the ground when you can destroy everyone (and everything) in a wide radius as well? Those survivors are now screwed even further, which is also what we see in this book. There is no sun due to the clouds covering it, it is cold, and several other things.
In the story we switches back between stuff told to Amy's favourite toy, a teddy bear and from Amy's POV as things happen around her. Hope I explained that one correctly. I wasn't that big of a fan of her talking to her Teddy. I get that she is 6 + everything is scary and her bear is her confidante, but still I just couldn't like those parts.
At times I also got annoyed with Amy (I don't think survivors are going to care that you peed your pants and couldn't get it clean, and your parents are doing their best, no need to keep going on and on about the same things), but I could forgive her as she is 6-years old + living in a zombie world.
I loved that her parents did the best they could to explain to Amy what was going on, I could also understand them getting slightly annoyed with her as she is a liability. The dad was pretty awesome, though did make some stupid decisions. But I guess anyone would do those if their family/loved ones were threatened.
The ending was really exciting and also very sweet. I was cheering when Thelma showed up. When I was reading this one I hadn't read the Thelma book yet, but I loved her just from the blurb.
All in all, a very unique short story about the zombie apocalypse. I am glad that the author didn't go for the standard zombie survivor. I would recommend it.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
December 23, 2018
A unique spin on the post apocalyptic genre
A good short read from a unique viewpoint for the post apocalyptic genre. Nice to see a story that puts a different twist on an somewhat overdone trope. Would recommend it to anyone looking for something a little different.
A good short read from a unique viewpoint for the post apocalyptic genre. Nice to see a story that puts a different twist on an somewhat overdone trope. Would recommend it to anyone looking for something a little different.
March 27, 2019
Very good story
Good story though it is a bit short. I enjoyed the writing as it was clear & concise, short stories are hard to write.
Good story though it is a bit short. I enjoyed the writing as it was clear & concise, short stories are hard to write.
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