  | No-brainer's guide to decomposition Author: Cuevas, Adrianna | |
| Price: $23.78 | ||
Summary:
A spooky middle grade novel that follows Frani as she fights to stop the undead from rising in her father's body-farm laboratory--that is, if she can embrace the true nature of her brain and its ADHD.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 5.10 Points: 8.0 Quiz: 551837 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (08/15/24)
Booklist (09/01/24)
The Hornbook (00/11/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 09/01/2024 Though frustrated by Arañita—the disruptive, imaginary spider in her brain constantly leaping around on a web of random thoughts—almost-seventh-grader Frani is happy helping out at her science-professor dad’s research lab (i.e., a body farm). One summer day, she and new friend Benji are taking notes on the quietly decomposing cadavers when they stumble across one that is undead. Unfazed, the pair befriends this confused, rapidly deteriorating teen and tries to dig up his background before he loses any more toes or teeth. But when the university is overrun by more undead lurchers, it’s neurodivergent Frani who’s able to dissect the mystery—and the team, even her carping older sister, celebrates the unique workings of Frani’s brain. Packed with facts about how bodies decompose and oozing details from both human science and zombie lore, this funny, affirming work by Pura Belpré Award winner Cuevas injects a perfect dose of ick into the fast-paced action. Readers of this tweenage romp will unearth a playful yet authentic exploration of body and brain science with an abundance of heart. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
