The Smoky Corridor
The Smoky Corridor by Chris Grabenstein, published by Random House in 2010, is a captivating tale that combines elements of horror and humor. This first edition, written in English and spanning 326 pages, follows Zack as he navigates his new school while uncovering chilling stories from his father’s past. As Zack learns about the haunted janitor’s closet and the ghostly Donnelly brothers, he discovers that the school harbors a more sinister secret: an evil zombie lurking beneath its floors.
In this engaging narrative, readers will find a blend of juvenile fiction themes, including family dynamics and the challenges of school life. As Zack confronts the reality of zombies and their potential to turn the living into the undead, he must also protect a friend whose curiosity places him in danger. Chris Grabenstein’s storytelling weaves together elements of horror and ghost stories, making this book an intriguing read for young audiences, particularly those who may be hesitant readers.
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Zack is about to start at his new school, and his dad, who went there years before, tells Zack the stories of the haunted janitor’s closet, the specter of a dead crossing guard, and the Donnelly brothers, who perished in a suspicious fire. Dad doesn’t know that Zack has already met the Donnellys’ ghosts, who have warned Zack that there is an evil zombie under the school. Zack also learns that while zombies are usually content eating corpses, if they happen to bite someone who isn’t dead, that person also becomes a zombie.
Before midterms, Zack is dealing with two zombies, while trying to protect a friend whose curiosity has put him on the zombies’ menu.
Once again Chris Grabenstein proves his mastery of frightening and funny tales. Young readers, especially reluctant ones, have found inspiration in his quirky characters and deadly situations.
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