About This Book
"The Infects" throws 16-year-old Nick "Nero" Sole into a horrific, yet darkly comedic, zombie apocalypse. Stuck in the woods with other juvenile delinquents, Nero must navigate a world where his counselors have become flesh-eating monsters. The book blends intense survival action with sharp satire, taking aim at both classic zombie tropes and the fast food industry. Parents should be aware of pervasive profanity and significant violence, making it suitable for mature young adult readers who appreciate a blend of horror and irreverent humor.
Sixteen-year-old Nick "Nero" Sole is stuck in the woods with the other kids who have survived when zombies attack and their horror-movie nightmares come to life. Seventeen-year-old Nero, stuck in the wilderness with other juvenile delinquents, find that his counselors have turned into flesh-eating maniacs and are now chowing down on his fellow miscreants. The plot contains pervasive profanity and violence.
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Discussion Prompts
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How does the author use humor to lighten the dark themes of the zombie apocalypse?
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What social commentary do you think the author is making about the fast food industry or society in general?
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How do the characters' past experiences as 'juvenile delinquents' prepare or hinder them for survival?
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If you were in Nero's shoes, what would be your biggest fear and your greatest strength?
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How does this book play with or subvert common zombie movie tropes?
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