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Zombie in the Basement Paperback – December 9, 2013

by Brian L. Parker (Author), Jessica Dawdy (Editor), John A. O'Brien (Illustrator)
4.9 out of 5 stars 19 ratings
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Zombie in the Basement is the heartwarming tale of Alfie, an adorable young zombie who lives with Andrew and his family. Their special houseguest struggles to learn how to cope with being different than everyone else while Andrew and his family help to teach Alfie how to manage the situations that arise from his condition. We’re all different, and that’s a good thing. Our children should be taught to proudly march to the beat of their own drum, and to embrace the individuality that exists in the world around them. It’s up to us to give them enough love and support to find their own way without leading them by the hand and doing it for them.In this first book of the Zombie in the Basement series, Alfie, Andrew and their friends try to get the zombie’s foot back from the neighbor’s dog Scooter. The job is made more difficult when the neighbor, who doesn’t like Alfie because he’s different, refuses to help. Will the boys ever get Alfie’s foot back?
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  1. Reading age
    7 - 9 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    2 - 3
  5. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.08 x 8.5 inches
  6. Publication date
    December 9, 2013
  7. ISBN-10
    1494336391
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1494336394
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"Parker takes a very deep and troubling concept and turns it into simple story that helps the younger crowd learn that we can easily hurt peoples' feelings through our words!" ~ David, from Zombie Certified

"Funny and Informative. Makes you think how we treat people that are different from us.
Would recommend this little book to all my friends." ~ Amazon reviewer

From the Author

I didn't set out to write a book about bullying or special needs, it just sort of happened.I was given the idea of a zombie who lived in a family's basement by Turner Purvis and as I sketched out the storyline, it became obvious to me that the zombie could be synonymous for any child with special needs or someone dealing with bullying from others. Aflie is similar because he's confused about his place in the world and doesn't understand why some people treat him the way that they do. I hope this book can help our children learn to cope and to lean on their family and friends for support.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 9, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1494336391
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1494336394
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.89 ounces
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9 years
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.08 x 8.5 inches
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 3
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars 19 ratings

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A veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Brian Parker retired from the US Army after 25 years of service in 2020. Brian enjoys hiking, obstacle course racing, writing, and Texas Longhorns football. He's an unashamed Star Wars fan, but prefers to disregard the entire Episode I and II debacle...and the newer Episode VIII disaster.

Brian is both traditionally and self-published with an ever-growing collection of works across multiple genres, including sci-fi, post-apocalyptic/dystopian, horror, paranormal thriller, military fiction, self-publishing how-to and even a children's picture book--Zombie in the Basement, which he wrote to help children overcome the perceived stigma of being different than others.

He is also the founder of Muddy Boots Press, an independent publishing company that focuses on quality genre fiction over mass-produced books.

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Customers find the book's story positive, particularly appreciating its message about acceptance. They describe it as fun for kids, with one customer noting how children enjoy listening to it.

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"I read this to my kids and they loved it! Its a great story about accecptance and I recommend it for anyone looking for something a little different..." Read more

"This story was great, my three year old daughter loved it and the message was very clear to her...." Read more

"Adorable illustrations! The story was fun and had a great message. The kids really enjoyed listening to it." Read more

"What a great story! My kids love it! It is a fun way to help kids understand that everyone is different." Read more

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Customers find the book fun for kids, with one mentioning it's a good way to help children understand concepts.

"My grandson is so into zombies. This is a fun book and so all the illustrations. My grandson wanted me to read over again." Read more

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"...Fun, hold a child in your lap, and read it together. The message is beautiful, it teaches children to care about others, be accepting of people that..." Read more

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  • Phyllis Lamattina
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fun story, with a great message
    Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2018
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    I enjoyed this, and found it very touching. Fun, hold a child in your lap, and read it together. The message is beautiful, it teaches children to care about others, be accepting of people that are different, and stick up for those who are being treated badly because they are different.
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  • kathy hanson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Zombies
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2018
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    My grandson is so into zombies. This is a fun book and so all the illustrations. My grandson wanted me to read over again.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2015
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    This story was great, my three year old daughter loved it and the message was very clear to her. We have to accept others even if theyre different and when someone doesn't then we should not pay attention to the mean things they say and we will be happy. Big thank you from me and my kids for the entertaining story and the great idea behind it.
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  • Brandie W
    5.0 out of 5 stars I read this to my kids and they loved it! Its a great story about accecptance and ...
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2018
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    I read this to my kids and they loved it! Its a great story about accecptance and I recommend it for anyone looking for something a little different for their kids.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Kids Story
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2018
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    Adorable illustrations! The story was fun and had a great message. The kids really enjoyed listening to it.
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  • Bernice
    5.0 out of 5 stars My grandchildren love it
    Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2018
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    I bought this yesterday for my grandchildren. We read it together tonight and they absolutely love it. We ended up reading it 4 times!!
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  • D. Beck
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2014
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    What a great story! My kids love it! It is a fun way to help kids understand that everyone is different.
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  • charles parker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Neat.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2013
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    Funny and Informative. Makes you think how we treat people that are different from us.
    Would recommend this little book to all my friends.
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  • John Wilson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great little story with a powerful message
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2017
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    Great little story with a powerful message. My son enjoyed reading this and understood the moral of the tale. Great work Mr Parker!
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