Haru, Zombie Dog Hero
Haru, Zombie Dog Hero by Ellen Oh is a middle-grade novel published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2023. This 176-page book explores the deep bond between an eleven-year-old boy named Luke and his dog, Haru, who faces a transformation into a zombie amidst a backdrop of rising zombie attacks. The story unfolds as Luke embarks on a mission to rescue Haru after he is kidnapped by their landlord, leading to the discovery of troubling experiments at a local laboratory.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of friendship, family, and social issues, including animal cruelty and environmental concerns. As Luke and his friends navigate their town’s challenges, they confront the implications of biotechnology and the impact of social-economic disparities. The book presents a blend of horror and fantasy elements while highlighting the enduring love between a boy and his dog, making it a unique addition to juvenile fiction.
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“Tender character relationships between both pup and human, and the myriad fully realized animals Haru meets along his journey, combine for a multilayered and thoroughly heartfelt must-read.”–Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Oh covers heavy, relevant topics in this tense middle-grade novel, informing young readers about animal cruelty, environmental pollution caused by biotechnology facilities, and racial microaggressions within social-economic classes.” –Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
Ellen Oh of Spirit Hunters delivers this spooky middle grade novel about the friendship between a Korean American boy and his dog, Haru–who becomes a zombie! Fans of Frankenweenie will enjoy this scary yet heartwarming read.
Even though the world is changing and zombie attacks are on the rise, the bond between this boy and his dog remains strong, and when their town is threatened, Haru must rescue them all. Winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award Honor for Children’s Literature, Ellen Oh delivers another standout story.
Eleven-year-old Luke and his dog, Haru, are the best of friends. Totally inseparable. But when their nasty landlord falsely accuses Haru of biting her, Haru is kidnapped!
As Luke and his friends go on a serious mission to find and bring Haru home again, they discover mysterious experiments happening at the old laboratory at Painted Lake, owned by an evil multibillionaire named Mr. Thomas Sinclair. And Luke and his friends soon fear that Sinclair’s scientists could be doing illegal testing that may endanger Haru and their whole town.
As more strange clues emerge, the boys realize their world is changing fast, and soon Painted Lake is plagued by zombie attacks. But the love between Luke and Haru endures, ultimately helping to save them all.
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