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Sep 26, 2017 | ISBN 9780425288719 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Sep 26, 2017 | ISBN 9780425288733 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Sep 26, 2017 | 218 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King

    Soon to be a Netflix Original series!

    The New York Times and USA Today bestelling series, with over two million copies in print!

    “Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.”–Jeff Kinney, author of the #1     New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy Kid

    Life after the zombie apocalypse is pretty good for 13-year-old Jack Sullivan: he lives in a mind-clobberingly cool tree fort with his best friends, speeds through town playing Real-Life Mario Kart, has a crew of monster buddies, battles zombies on the regular, and generally treats life like it’s a videogame!
     
    But then Jack’s friends make a startling discovery: they may not be the last kids on earth, after all. This is great news for everyone… except Jack. Once they’ve found other humans, his friends won’t stick around for long! Jack’s only hope for keeping things the way they are is to prove that everything here is perfect, life is crazy fun, and nothing else could be any better.
     
    One problem: it’s hard convincing his friends that everything is great when they’re being hunted by a monstrous Nightmare King and an ancient evil who won’t rest until Earth has been devoured. Crud! Maybe life after the monster apocalypse is more complicated than Jack thought…

    About The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King

    Soon to be a Netflix Original series!

    The New York Times and USA Today bestelling series, with over two million copies in print!

    “Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.”–Jeff Kinney, author of the #1     New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy Kid

    Life after the zombie apocalypse is pretty good for 13-year-old Jack Sullivan: he lives in a mind-clobberingly cool tree fort with his best friends, speeds through town playing Real-Life Mario Kart, has a crew of monster buddies, battles zombies on the regular, and generally treats life like it’s a videogame!
     
    But then Jack’s friends make a startling discovery: they may not be the last kids on earth, after all. This is great news for everyone… except Jack. Once they’ve found other humans, his friends won’t stick around for long! Jack’s only hope for keeping things the way they are is to prove that everything here is perfect, life is crazy fun, and nothing else could be any better.
     
    One problem: it’s hard convincing his friends that everything is great when they’re being hunted by a monstrous Nightmare King and an ancient evil who won’t rest until Earth has been devoured. Crud! Maybe life after the monster apocalypse is more complicated than Jack thought…

    About The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King

    Soon to be a Netflix Original series!

    The New York Times and USA Today bestelling series, with over two million copies in print!

    “Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.”–Jeff Kinney, author of the #1     New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy Kid

    Life after the zombie apocalypse is pretty good for 13-year-old Jack Sullivan: he lives in a mind-clobberingly cool tree fort with his best friends, speeds through town playing Real-Life Mario Kart, has a crew of monster buddies, battles zombies on the regular, and generally treats life like it’s a videogame!
     
    But then Jack’s friends make a startling discovery: they may not be the last kids on earth, after all. This is great news for everyone… except Jack. Once they’ve found other humans, his friends won’t stick around for long! Jack’s only hope for keeping things the way they are is to prove that everything here is perfect, life is crazy fun, and nothing else could be any better.
     
    One problem: it’s hard convincing his friends that everything is great when they’re being hunted by a monstrous Nightmare King and an ancient evil who won’t rest until Earth has been devoured. Crud! Maybe life after the monster apocalypse is more complicated than Jack thought…

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    Also by Max Brallier

    The Last Kids on Earth Loot Box
    The Last Kids on Earth and the Midnight Blade
    The Last Kids on Earth Survival Guide
    The Last Kids on Earth: The Monster Box
    The Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond
    See all books by Max Brallier

    Also by Max Brallier

    The Last Kids on Earth Loot Box
    The Last Kids on Earth and the Midnight Blade
    The Last Kids on Earth Survival Guide
    The Last Kids on Earth: The Monster Box
    The Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond
    See all books by Max Brallier

    About Max Brallier

    Max Brallier (maxbrallier.com) is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty books and games, including the Last Kids on Earth series. He writes both children’s books and adult books, including the Galactic Hot Dogs series and the pick-your-own-path adventure… More about Max Brallier

    About Max Brallier

    Max Brallier (maxbrallier.com) is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty books and games, including the Last Kids on Earth series. He writes both children’s books and adult books, including the Galactic Hot Dogs series and the pick-your-own-path adventure… More about Max Brallier

    About Max Brallier

    Max Brallier (maxbrallier.com) is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty books and games, including the Last Kids on Earth series. He writes both children’s books and adult books, including the Galactic Hot Dogs series and the pick-your-own-path adventure… More about Max Brallier

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $13.99
    Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
    Sep 26, 2017 | 272 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780425288719

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
    Sep 26, 2017 | 272 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780425288733

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books | Audiobooks | Children’s Picture Books

    Audiobook Download | $15.00
    Published by Listening Library (Audio)
    Sep 26, 2017 | 218 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780525495642

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    Praise

    Praise for The Last Kids on Earth series:

    “Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier’s The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.”–Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy Kid

    * “A perfect example of what an illustrated novel can and should be.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    * “Snarky end-of-the-world fun.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review

    * “A gross-out good time with surprisingly nuanced character development.”–School Library Journal, starred review

    “This series is a must-have for middle grade collections.”–School Library Journal

    “The likable cast, lots of adventure, and gooey, oozy monster slime galore keep the pages turning.”–Booklist

    “An apocalyptic adventure with a whole lot of heart.”–Kirkus Reviews

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