Zomboy

When Imre, a new student, arrives at Bob’s school, Bob is shocked that his best friend Evil-O is so willing to accept Imre right away and invite him into their circle of friends. But, when it is discovered that Imre is actually a zombie, the community is quickly divided and Bob has to decide where his loyalties and friendship lie as he ponders the situation and eventually can see past all the drama. This contemporary Canadian novel explores themes of acceptance, tolerance, belonging, social pressures, and activism, and could be used as a read-aloud, in small groups, or for independent reading for students in grades 4-7. Some social considerations noted.