Teaser Tuesdays #87 ~ Moore Zombies and The Alien Next Door

Posted: October 28, 2014 in Children's books, Paranormal or fantasy, reviews, Teaser Tuesdays

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.

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Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page.
•Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

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My first tease is from

Moore Zombies: The Search for Gargoy

by Wendy Knuth

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My tease from 31% in the eBook

“Hey, Baby Zom, how about a game of Hungry, Hungry Humans?”

My Review

Baby Zom isn’t happy.

Baby Zom doesn’t want to go camping.

Baby Zom doesn’t want to play Hungry, Hungry Humans

Baby Zom wants Gargoy.

But Gargoy is lost.

Moore Zombies is a delightful picture book. Each page has a wonderful illustration depicting the scene as it’s told.

I would love to have seen the pictures in color, but they’re in black and white in the eBook. They are still fun to look at and there’s so much to see in each one.

Baby Zom is adorable, even if she is a zombie. And she looks to her older siblings to help find Gargoy.

Her brother Kamper is like a typical boy.  He’s always on the go and his room is a mess.

Next oldest is her sister Gothina. She likes pretty clothes and accessorizes with her creepy crawlies.

And the oldest of the bunch, Broheimer loves to read. He’s the nerd of the family.

Together they set out to find Gorgoy.

This would be a great story to read aloud with young children. But I think older kids and grown ups would have just as much fun following the dirt trail to the end of the mytsery.

Did you know zombies love tomatoes?

5 Stars

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Synopsis

You’re not really afraid of zombies, are you? Take a peek into the lives of the Moore zombie family. When Gargoy goes missing, Baby Zom enlists her siblings to help in the search. Follow along with Gothina, the critter loving goth zombie, Broheimer, the nerdy zombie, and Kamper, the messy zombie who enjoys camping. Who, or what, is Gargoy? Read on to find out!!

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My second tease is from

The Alien Next Door

Scary Neighborhood Adventures

by Donna Trueman

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My tease from 5% in the eBook

…the old woman turned and looked right at him. And that’s when he saw it…

It was only there for a second, but it was unmistakable.

My Review

 Lukas has a new neighbor. Ms. Weggley may look like a sweet little old lady, but in fact she’s an alien.

His parents don’t believe him, just chuckle at his vivid imagination.

Even his best friend Kianna laughs when he tells her about his neighbor.

The only one who seems to believe him is his dog, Lola. And she doesn’t like the new neighbor. It’s rumored aliens eat dogs!

Lukas sets out to get proof about Ms. Weggley and ends up in the pickle of all pickles.

I’d recommend this book to all young readers.  Lukas, his sidekick Lola, and Brianna make a great team. and this story lets your imagination take flight. Who hasn’t wondered about the strange neighbor. Maybe there are aliens among us.

I hope the author writes more of these Scary Neighborhood Adventures. I gather from the ending, Lukas and his pals have another neighbor to worry about. And this time it’s not an alien.

5 Stars

This book is a free download on Amazon. Click on the cover to get your copy!

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Synopsis

Lukas Matthews has been eager to get a new neighbor ever since his old neighbors moved away. But the day the moving van shows up next door, Lukas learns that his life is about to change forever. His new neighbor is not the kind of neighbor he was hoping for at all. His new neighbor, Ms. Weggley, is not the sweet little old woman she appears to be. The old woman has a secret–a secret that only Lukas seems to know . . .
As the resident alien expert in his school, Lukas can spot a being from outer space when he sees one. His new neighbor looks like a sweet little old widow, but there are telltale signs that she could be something other than human. The old woman refers to Lukas and his friend as “specimens,” she makes jokes about eating spiders, and, when most people aren’t looking, her eyes glow an eerie green!
Concerned for his safety and the safety of his best friend Kianna, Lukas hatches a plan to prove his case and expose his neighbor’s true identity. Will Lukas be able to thwart his alien neighbour before she can carry out her devious plans or will it be too late to save his family and friends and the entire neighborhood?

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How about you? Got a tease? Tell me!

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Comments
  1. P.D. Workman says:

    Okay, I have to get the zombie book for my son (he is 16 and loves Walking Dead, it would be a great gag.)

    My teaser is an excerpt from a YA book about the Underground Railway.

    http://wp.me/p3Nz8P-h7

  2. Jan says:

    Oh, these look like cute books for young readers. I’m always on the outlook for books for nieces and nephews.

  3. Perfect timing for Halloween! Thanks for coming by mine today too 🙂
    http://mydogearedpurpose.com/2014/10/28/teaser-tuesday-october-28th/

  4. These both look so delightful! Thanks for sharing…and here’s mine: “SAVING GRACE”

  5. Haha…these look like some fun books! Thanks for stopping by!

  6. I love “Hungry Humans!” Both books sound entertaining.
    My Tuesday post features THE BEARWALKER’S DAUGHTER.

  7. Glad your computer is back up!
    Mine this week is a series mystery: Burn by Nevada Barr at http://wp.me/pZnGI-f4

  8. Kathy Martin says:

    That zombie picture book sounds like fun. I’ll have to add it to my Elementary Media Center. Happy reading!

  9. fredamans says:

    Both look super cute for the week. Thanks for the freebie!

  10. The Zombie book looks fabulous, I need to find a child to buy it for! Here is my TT for this week http://cleopatralovesbooks.wordpress.com/2014/10/28/teaser-tuesday-october-28/

  11. Cool teasers! I love that you chose kids books, and this zombie book sounds perfect for the holiday! Also, I really want to know what “it” is from the second teaser. Excellent choices!

    This week I’m diving into The Perilous Sea.

  12. Adorable characters and illustrations. Enjoy!

  13. ljennison says:

    The books sound cute. The second one seems like it could reach reluctant young readers. Both are great for Halloween. My teaser comes from Trick or Treat?-a History of Halloween by Lisa Morton.
    http://razzberrycoloredglasses.blogspot.com/2014/10/teaser-tuesday-trick-or-treat-history.html

  14. w0rdtrix says:

    Can’t say I’m into zombies or aliens, but hope you enjoy(ed) them. Thanks for visiting!

  15. Kim says:

    Cute teasers. These look like really fun books. Thanks for visiting my teaser! Happy reading!

  16. I noticed on another blog that you’re watching Tremors. I watched the marathon of four movies a few days ago, lol. Actually I like the tv series better. Gummer is a case!

  17. paperjasmine says:

    Cute! Gotta love zombies.

  18. Jaina says:

    The Alien Next Door looks like a fun read! How long is it?

  19. Suzie Quint says:

    If my great niece were a little older, I’d be all over these for her.

    • fuonlyknew says:

      They’ll be around:) My youngest niece or nephew just turned 19. No little ones to buy them for. I just love to go back to those younger days and have some fun:)

  20. That’s hilarious!!! I did not know that zombies like tomatoes. LOL

  21. Naomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace says:

    Great teasers! A couple of bright covered books, hope you enjoyed them!

    Thanx for visiting my TT
    Naomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace

  22. Miss Belle says:

    Haha zombies! Very nice 😛

  23. The only zombie books I’ve read are kind of funny books. I really don’t like zombies, but when they are funny, that’s a whole new outlook! Lots of love, Emily

  24. Louisa says:

    The first teaser is a bit creepy! Well, actually, both of them are! Great picks! Thanks for stopping by! Happy reading!

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