Dead Guy Spy

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Nathan Abercrombie is back as the world's first zombie spy in this sidesplitting sequel to David Lubar's Nathan Abercrombie, Accidental Zombie series!

Being a half-dead zombie isn't easy for fifth-grader Nathan Abercrombie. Sure, he doesn't feel pain, but his body can't heal, so he has to be extra careful not to break anything. That's tough when his wrestling-obsessed gym teacher, Mr. Lomux, pairs him up with Rodney the bully, who's eager to snap Nathan's bones.

But Nathan's un-life takes an exciting turn when B.U.M.—the Bureau of Useful Misadventures—recruits him as the world's first zombie spy in exchange for a cure. Nathan jumps at the chance, but soon realizes B.U.M. might not be all it seems. Can he trust them?

Dead Guy Spy is a hilarious and action-packed adventure that will keep young readers giggling and gasping until the very end. Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and The Last Kids on Earth.

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Reviews

“The first book in a promising new series introduces likable characters beset by unusual but humorous circumstances…will appeal to reluctant readers” —School Library Journal on My Rotten Life

“The over-the-top narrative will appeal to readers who like their humor twisted, and might even have some wishing that they, too, could be a half-dead zombie.” —Publishers Weekly on My Rotten Life

“Nathan is a delightful hero–a former semi-nerd and frequent subject of smackdowns, adventitiously turned cool customer–which, to zombies, comes naturally.” —Kirkus Reviews on My Rotten Life

“You have to love a writer who can rhyme ‘zombie’ in his title. Readers of Lubar’s Hidden Talents will enjoy his silly/funny style of storytelling.” —NY Post Entertainment Section on My Rotten Life

About the Author

David Lubar created a sensation with his debut novel, Hidden Talents, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. Thousands of kids and educators across the country have voted Hidden Talents onto over twenty state lists. David is also the author of True Talents, the sequel to Hidden Talents; Flip, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and a VOYA Best Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror selection; many short story collections in the Weenies and Teeny Weenies series; and the Nathan Abercrombie, Accidental Zombie series. Lubar grew up in Morristown, New Jersey, and he has also lived in New Brunswick, Edison and Piscataway, NJ, and Sacramento, CA. Besides writing, he has also worked as a video game programmer and designer. He now lives in Nazareth, Pennsylvania.

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Book Details

Imprint: Starscape

Genre: Middle Grade

ISBN: 9781429969604

Page Count: 176

On Sale:

January 5, 2010