Give Yourself Goosebumps: Zombie School

A parent might reach for this book when their child loves video games and spooky stories but is reluctant to read a traditional novel. It speaks directly to a child's desire for control and agency. This interactive gamebook puts the reader in the shoes of a new student at a school overrun by zombies. The child makes choices that lead to over twenty different endings, most of which are hilariously grim. While it's a horror story, the tone is classic Goosebumps: more campy and thrilling than genuinely terrifying, making it age-appropriate. It’s an excellent tool for building reading confidence and showing kids that reading can be an active, engaging game where their decisions truly matter.