(4) 4-6 Monsters Unleashed series. Illustrated by Mark Oliver. Using the magic 3D printer that brought Freddie's monster doodles to life in the first book, a student outcast prints a monstrous insect--which quickly multiplies into a swarm. Freddie, his pals, and their own pet monsters must destroy the horde before it consumes everything in sight. Monster-movie fans will look past stock characters and enjoy the fast-paced action. Black-and-white illustrations enhance the goofy-creepy antics.

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(4) 4-6 Monsters Unleashed series. Illustrated by Mark Oliver. When Freddie accidentally brings his monster doodles to life with a magic 3D printer, the creatures grow to enormous size and begin wreaking havoc. To stop them, Freddie and his best friend must team up with the bullies who inspired the beasts. Despite some shallow characterizations, the book's frantic action and creature-feature plot should entertain monster fans. Humorous black-and-white illustrations are included.

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Nick Edwards. Having saved Earth (again), Kevin Brewer and his space-camp friends are called on to save a comic-book creator held prisoner across the galaxy. But stumbling into an intergalactic war along the way means they'll have to save the universe first. This third installment in the absurdist sci-fi saga zips along at a breakneck speed. Black-and-white cartoons amplify the humor.

Reviewer: David Elzey

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Nick Edwards. In the series-starter, thirteen-year-old Kevin and his science camp friends defeat the alien outlaw Mim. Dorkness immediately follows the events, as Kevin's team of fellow campers (a.k.a. "the Extraordinary Terrestrials") now must prepare to battle Mim's friends who have come for revenge. The sci-fi nerd humor and accompanying black-and-white cartoon illustrations will entertain reluctant readers; both volumes end with a cliffhanger. Review includes these titles: Galaxy's Most Wanted and Galaxy's Most Wanted: Into the Dorkness.

Reviewer: David Elzey

(3) 4-6 Zombie Chasers series. Illustrated by David DeGrand. The seventh book, once again, finds its madcap gang of middle schoolers traveling the globe for the ultimate antidote to the world's super zombie virus. Madagascar, China, and Egypt provide the setting for new adventures as the Zombie Chasers face zombified jungle animals and mummies ("zummies"). Fans will enjoy the nail-biting, brain-gobbling finale.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(3) 4-6 Zombie Chasers series. Illustrated by David DeGrand. In book five, Zach and his crew head to Buffalo and Niagara Falls to find a new antidote. The adventure moves south when the gang is flown to Fun World in Orlando, where monorail-riding and go-kart-driving zombies abound. Fans of the series' middle-school humor and gooey illustrations will continue to enjoy the "super zombie war" and look forward to the upcoming Caribbean battle.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Nick Edwards. In the series-starter, thirteen-year-old Kevin and his science camp friends defeat the alien outlaw Mim. Dorkness immediately follows the events, as Kevin's team of fellow campers (a.k.a. "the Extraordinary Terrestrials") now must prepare to battle Mim's friends who have come for revenge. The sci-fi nerd humor and accompanying black-and-white cartoon illustrations will entertain reluctant readers; both volumes end with a cliffhanger. Review includes these titles: Galaxy's Most Wanted and Galaxy's Most Wanted: Into the Dorkness.

Reviewer: David Elzey

(3) 4-6 Zombie Chasers series. Illustrated by David DeGrand. The Zombie Chasers leave Florida in search of the antidote, only to have their Caribbean cruise encounter a super zombie pirate ship. The high-seas adventure includes zombie sharks and barracudas; the serum comes up short, meaning series fans can anticipate a seventh adventure. (Will the world ever be saved?) Gross humor and gooey illustrations punctuate the romp.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(3) 4-6 Zombie Chasers series. Illustrated by David DeGrand. In their fourth book, Zach and friends are in New York City, enjoying the national-hero spotlight. The Chasers appear on the Good Morning Show and take in the Museum of Natural History's zombie exhibit before realizing the antidote has worn off and the city is re-zombified. Zippy dialogue and goofy cartoon drawings enliven the over-the-top narrative.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(3) 4-6 Zombie Chasers series. Illustrated by Steve Wolfhard. In this third installment, the Zombie Chasers now have the antidote to the zombie virus, and they embark on a cross-country trip to save everyone. Fans of the series encounter plenty of decomposing zombies as Zack and his fellow middle-school Zombie Chasers face zombie Elvis impersonators and the Mall of America. Humorous, globby, gross illustrations ooze throughout the book.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) 4-6 Zombie Chasers series. Illustrated by Steve Wolfhard. Zack and his crew (The Zombie Chasers) may have the zombie antidote. They're trying to save the nation while also looking for Zack's possibly-zombified parents. This book isn't as funny or creative as the first one, but there are still plenty of goofily gross, flesh-hungry zombies and enough adventure to keep readers coming back for more.

Reviewer: Betsy Murray

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Steve Wolfhard. The night starts off badly for Zack: he's wrapped in duct tape, made up like a girl, and filmed for the Internet. And it only gets worse from there: fast-food eaters turned zombies are taking over, lurching, smashing, and biting their way around town. This fast-moving undead adventure will delight readers. Goofy, gory drawings, including zombie-shaped chapter numbers, add to the horror-hilarity.

Reviewer: Betsy Murray