The Last Kids on Earth

Ever since the monster apocalypse hit town, average thirteen-year-old Jack Sullivan has been living in his tree house, which he has armed to the teeth with catapults and a moat, not to mention video games and an endless supply of Oreos and Mountain Dew scavenged from abandoned stores. But Jack alone is no match for the hordes of Zombies and Winged Wretches and Vine Thingies, and especially not for the eerily intelligent monster known only as Blarg. To survive and thrive in this new comic-book-like reality, Jack builds a team: his dorky best friend, Quint; the reformed middle school bully, Dirk; Jack's loyal pet monster, Rover; and Jack's crush, June. With their help, Jack is going to slay Blarg, achieve the ultimate Feat of Apocalyptic Success, and be average no longer! Told in a mixture of text and black-and-white illustrations by Douglas Holgate, this New York Times bestseller is the perfect book for any kid who has ever dreamed of starring in their own comic book or video game. The story begins mid-apocalypse in the town of Wakefield, where Jack, a foster child who never had a close relationship with his family, has finally found a sense of belonging among his friends. This middle-grade novel balances humor and action, focusing on themes of friendship and bravery. Since its initial release, the series has grown into a major franchise with over ten books and a successful Netflix animated adaptation.