About This Book
In 'The Zero Degree Zombie Zone,' fourth-grader Bakari Katari Johnson finds his ordinary bad day at school turned upside down by the arrival of ice zombies from a frozen world. He must contend with school bullies, a well-meaning but misguided best friend, and the urgent task of retrieving a magic ring to save his school from the frosty invaders. This chapter book blends realistic school challenges like bullying and friendship dynamics with a thrilling, humorous fantasy adventure, making it an engaging read for children aged 7-10, and a fun read-aloud for younger kids. It explores themes of bravery, friendship, and standing up for what's right.
Fourth-grader Bakari Katari Johnson is having a really bad day--class bullies Tariq and Keisha are mad at him, his best friend Wardell has nominated him for hall monitor, a pack of ice zombies from a frozen world are demanding he return the magic ring that Keisha has, and somehow he has to find a way to save the school.
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Discussion Prompts
1
How did Bakari feel when Tariq and Keisha were bullying him? What could he have done differently, or what did he do well?
2
What does it mean to be a good friend, and how did Wardell show he was a good friend, even when he made mistakes?
3
If you found a magic ring, what would you do with it? Would you keep it or try to return it?
4
What kind of courage did Bakari show throughout the story? How can you be brave in your own life?
5
How did Bakari and his friends work together to solve the problem? Why is teamwork important?
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