A laugh-out-loud funny middle-grade debut with a scary twist, <i>My Zombie Hamster</i> will appeal to readers who like their animal stories mixed with chills. Fans of R.L. Stine's Goosebumps Most Wanted series will grab this one right up.<br><br>Matt Hunter and his buddies are looking forward to Christmas--actually, they're looking forward to receiving the latest sword-and-fantasy video game. But Matt's parents have other thoughts--they give him a fluffy little mammal, a hamster called Snuffles, for the holiday. And his grandmother makes it worse by giving him a hamster cage and wheel. But the hamster isn't all that cute--at least not after part of its cheek and belly fall right off--without bothering it a bit! And why is it staring at Matt with black beady eyes and a lean and hungry look? <br><br>Say hello to Anti-Snuffles, the zombie hamster! Or better yet, run! <br><br>This series combines middle-school readers' passions: humor, animals, and scary stories, into one unbeatable package. <br><br><i>Releases simultaneously in electronic book format (ISBN 9781606844922).</i>