book cover of How To Train Your Zombie
 

How To Train Your Zombie

(2026)
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Goosebumps meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid in this spooky-yet-silly adventure filled with supernatural chaos!

Preston and his brothers are in a graveyard making a YouTube video about monsters when they are attacked by a real-life zombie!

But it's not just any zombie - it's Preston's best friend Tommy who passed away a few months ago after an unfortunate squash avalanche accident in a supermarket. Thrilled to have his friend back, Preston promises to give Tommy lessons so he can once again fit into everyday life and they can stay friends for ever. However, Preston's lessons are repeatedly thwarted by his brothers. Twelve-year-old Zac bosses everybody around, while eight-year-old Hal keeps making up stories and pretending he can understand what Tommy is really saying.

Meanwhile, monster hunter Vincent Valiant will stop at nothing to put Tommy back in the ground where he belongs. If the brothers can't find a way to get along, they could end up losing their friend for ever.

  • From Bram Stoker Award long-listed author, Josh Winning

    A creepily fun story filled with the scares of Goosebumps, the humour of Wimpy Kid, and a heartfelt message on finding hope after loss

    Perfect for kids aged 9+ and packed with brilliant black-and-white illustrations throughout


    Genre: Children's Fiction



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