The Zombie Zone
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2005 · Est. 1.5 hour read

The Zombie Zone

By Ron Roy, John Steven Gurney (Illustrator)

Book #26 in the A to Z Mysteries series

Three kids on vacation in New Orleans stumble upon a mysterious grave robbery in a small village

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96 pages· 8,785 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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In the eerie Louisiana bayous, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose face a chilling mystery. Locals whisper of a silver-haired zombie disturbing graves. As Halloween approaches, the trio must unravel the truth behind the spooky tales. Is there really a zombie on the loose, or is something else at play? Join them on a thrilling adventure to uncover the secrets lurking in the shadows. Will they solve the mystery before it's too late?

From the publisher

Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z in this chapter book that’s perfect for Halloween! Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries(R) have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look! Z is for Zombie . . . There’s a zombie on the loose! When Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose visit the Louisiana bayous, they meet a village with one spooky problem. Locals say a silver-haired zombie is digging up graves in the cemetery. Are the stories real? Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose will unearth the truth!

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Format
Pages
96
Words
8,785
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
570L
Themes & topics
Books about zombiesBooks about cemeteriesBooks about swampsBooks about the bayouBooks about friendship
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.8
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
87386
Publication
Published
April 26, 2005
First published
January 1, 2005
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375824838

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