The Zero Degree Zombie Zone

By Patrik Henry Bass, Jerry Craft (Illustrator)

A magical ring, ice zombies, and school bullies—can Bakari save the day?

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144 pages· 20,464 words· Est. 3 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Bakari Katari Johnson, a shy fourth-grader, faces a whirlwind of challenges: class bullies Tariq and Keisha, a magical ring with mysterious powers, and ice zombies demanding its return. With his best friend Wardell by his side, Bakari must navigate these threats and protect his school. Can he outsmart the bullies and fend off the icy intruders before the final bell rings? Dive into this action-packed adventure where friendship and courage are the keys to survival.

From the publisher

In the spirit of Tony Abbott’s UNDERWORLD books, comes the new kid on the block - Barkari Katari Johnson! Shy fourth-grader Bakari Katari Johnson is having a bad day. He’s always coming up against Tariq Thomas, the most popular kid in their class, and today is no different. On top of that, Bakari has found a strange ring that appears to have magical powers–and the people from the ring’s fantastical other world want it back! Can Bakari and his best friend Wardell stave off the intruders’ attempts, keep the ring safe, and stand up to Tariq and his pal Keisha, all before the school bell rings? Media celebrity and Essence Magazine entertainment producer, Patrik Henry Bass delivers adventure, fun, fantasy and friendship in this illustrated action-packed adventure starring an African American boy hero and his classmates.

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