The Zombie Prince
CBC Books | Posted: August 22, 2018 3:54 PM | Last Updated: August 23, 2018
Matt Beam, illustrated by Luc Melanson
When a classmate hurts his feelings by calling him a fairy, Brandon turns to his imagination and his two best friends, who rally to his side. Brandon informs his pals that he is now a zombie who will destroy his enemies with his tears. They respond by turning into a ghost and a vampire, ready to protect him from the mean words being thrown at him during recess.
What starts as a bullying moment ends in a creative and empathetic exchange between the boys. Brandon is able to smile again — especially when the friends come to a decision on his new nickname: the Zombie Prince.
Luc Melanson's graphic illustrations bring humour to this sensitive story about kindness and imagination healing the hurt left by unkind words. (From Groundwood Books)