Book Series · 4 Books

Rotten Apple Books

In order from Mean Ghouls to Dawn of the Dead.

The Rotten Apple series is a set of 4 chapter books by Stacia Deutsch, published between 2012 and 2014. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 180 pages.

Mean Ghouls
Zombie Dog
Drop-Dead Gorgeous
Dawn of the Dead
Mean Ghouls
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Mean Ghouls
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$599
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

Mean Ghouls

By Stacia Deutsch

New school, zombie virus, mean girls. Can she survive?

175 pages· 29,940 words· Est. 4 hour read
Paperback
Summary: Megan's new boarding school hides a chilling secret: a virus turning students into zombies. With lifeless teachers and a clique of mean girls ruling the halls, Megan's only wish is to return to her old life. But with no cure in sight, she must navigate this undead nightmare and find a way to survive middle school. Will she escape the clutches of the virus and the social perils of Zombie Academy, or become just another lifeless student? Dive into a world where survival means more than just fitting in.
In reading order

Rotten Apple Series

4 books · Published 2012–2014

#1
#1 in Series
Sale price
$599

Mean Ghouls

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

New school, zombie virus, mean girls. Can she survive?

#2
Sale price
$599

Zombie Dog

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

A mysterious creature threatens Becky's new home. Can she uncover the truth before it's too late?

#3

Drop-Dead Gorgeous

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

A fashionista befriends a mysterious new girl with a secret.

#4

Dawn of the Dead

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

A girl faces her zombie heritage and a threat to her secret town.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Rotten Apple series?

There are 4 books in the Rotten Apple series. It began with Mean Ghouls in 2012, and the newest book, Dawn of the Dead, was published in 2014.

What order should you read the Rotten Apple books in?

Start with Mean Ghouls and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the Rotten Apple books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Rotten Apple book is the longest?

Dawn of the Dead (Book #4) is the longest book in the series at 31,963 words (181 pages).

Which Rotten Apple book is the shortest?

Zombie Dog (Book #2) is the shortest at 29,362 words (176 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Rotten Apple to life.

01

Stacia Deutsch

Author
02

Clare Hutton

Author
03

Elizabeth Lenhard

Author
04

Catherine Hapka

Author

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