Rise of ZomBert

Rise of ZomBert introduces readers to Mellie and Danny, who embark on a quirky investigation when Mellie's new stray cat, Bert, exhibits some very unusual and unsettling behaviors, including decapitating toys and leaving headless animal corpses. Danny is convinced Bert is a zombie, leading to a humorous yet suspenseful quest to uncover the truth. This chapter book is perfect for early to late elementary readers (ages 4-11) who enjoy a blend of mystery, humor, and a touch of the spooky. It explores themes of friendship, problem-solving, and making assumptions, all wrapped in an engaging, fast-paced narrative. Parents should be aware of the 'headless animal' descriptions, which are presented in a light, non-graphic way suitable for the target age.

Could Bert really be a zombie cat? Two friends put their brains together to find out in a wry new mystery series. While helping her best friend, Danny, film his latest horror flick, Mellie discovers a scraggly cat behind a dumpster outside the YummCo Foods factory. Mellie names the stray Bert and hides him in her room, knowing her parents won’t let her keep him. But soon Bert has decapitated all her stuffed animals, and before long he is leaving the headless corpses of birds and mice as gifts for her. Danny is convinced the cat is a zombie, living on the brains of his victims. But is that what is really going on? Award-winning author Kara LaReau lets loose a fresh and sharply funny new mystery series, with an irresistible touch of the macabre. Fans of creepy stories and animal lovers alike will devour this fast-moving first episode in one gulp.