About This Book
The Last Kids on Earth introduces Jack Sullivan, a 13-year-old foster child who finds himself thriving in a cartoonish monster apocalypse. Abandoned but optimistic, Jack embraces freedom, junk food, and video games while assembling a motley crew of classmates: his inventive best friend Quint, brave June, and former bully Dirk. Together, they navigate their zombie-infested hometown, battling a variety of campy monsters, including the eerily intelligent Blarg. This illustrated novel, the first in a New York Times and USA Today bestselling series, treats its dystopian subject matter with lighthearted humor, making it an engaging read for middle schoolers (ages 8-12). It emphasizes themes of friendship, teamwork, and resilience in the face of extraordinary challenges.
[1st in the series] After a monster apocalypse hits town, average thirteen-year-old Jack Sullivan builds a team of friends to help slay the eerily intelligent monster known as Blarg.
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Friendship & LoyaltyTeamwork & CollaborationResilience & PerseveranceFear & BraverySelf-Confidence & IdentityLoneliness & BelongingJoy & GratitudeCuriosity & WonderCreativity & ImaginationMaking FriendsBeing DifferentGrowing UpMonstersSurvival & WildernessFriendship & SocialSchool LifePuzzles & GamesFamily & Siblings
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Discussion Prompts
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If you were Jack, what would be the first thing you'd do in a monster apocalypse?
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How do Jack, Quint, June, and Dirk each contribute to the team's success? What are their strengths?
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What does this book teach us about friendship and working together, even with people who are different from you?
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How does the book make a scary situation like a monster apocalypse feel funny and adventurous?
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