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The Last Kids on Earth and the Doomsday Race

An adventure filled with monsters and unexpected challenges

Max Brallier author Douglas Holgate illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:30th Sep '21

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The latest adventure in the series sees Jack and his friends navigating Mallusc City, where Jack must run for mayor to save the day.

In The Last Kids on Earth and the Doomsday Race, the thrilling adventure continues as Jack Sullivan and his friends find themselves on a wild journey filled with unexpected challenges. With Jack's zombie-controlling powers growing stronger, the gang embarks on a road trip to the mysterious Tower, aiming to thwart the ancient evil, Rezzoch the Ancient, Destructor of Worlds. However, their plans are derailed when they encounter the Mallusc, a gigantic centipede monster that carries an entire shopping mall on its back.

Once aboard the Mallusc, the kids discover Mallusc City, a bustling monster society where they reunite with old friends and face familiar foes. The stakes are high, and instead of fighting, Jack must use his wits to win an election and become the mayor of this peculiar city. His campaign involves quirky promises like filling water fountains with strawberry Nesquik, but when danger looms, he must rise to the occasion and prove he can lead.

This installment combines humor and excitement, making it a perfect read for kids who enjoy comic book-style storytelling. With engaging illustrations and a blend of action and comedy, The Last Kids on Earth and the Doomsday Race is an adventure that will entertain readers and keep them on the edge of their seats. It’s a celebration of friendship, courage, and the fun of being a kid in a world full of monsters.

'Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier's The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.' Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

'this is the perfect book for any kid who's ever dreamed of starring in his or her own comic book or video game.', Critic, KIDSREADS.COM

'terrifically funny … Holgate’s b&w cartoons mix splatter-and-slime-heavy action sequences with humorous character profiles (a portrait of a “winged wretch… points out the creature’s “huge, hooked talons like a freaking velociraptor…), all playing into Jack’s gamified take on post-apocalyptic life. Snarky end-of-the-world fun. Ages 8–12.', Reviewer, Publisher's Weekly

ISBN: 9780008491338

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 24mm

Weight: 290g

320 pages