The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade

How does Jack maintain such a positive outlook despite all the death and destruction around him and his friends? How does this impact the group’s survival? Use specific examples from the novel to support your argument.

The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade focuses primarily on the mystery of the disappearing zombies. What clues and red herrings does Brallier use to develop this mystery throughout the novel? How does the mystery create new tensions in a world that has already been established as dangerous and scary?

Why does Jack treat many of the monsters and zombies with kindness? What does it say about Jack and his leadership in a post-apocalyptic world?

How does The Last Kids on Earth series fit into the zombie fiction genre? Take another work of zombie fiction, whether it be a film, book, or TV series, and compare and contrast it with The Last Kids on Earth. How does each work use zombies to convey its themes and messages? How do zombies function as a metaphor?

Most of the time, Jack and his friends seem to enjoy the Monster Apocalypse. Why does the novel suggest this is the case? Has the Monster Apocalypse actually made things better for them? Or does their enjoyment highlight that there are certain things in the pre-apocalyptic world that could be improved?

What is the significance of the tree house being moved next door to Joe’s Pizza at the end of the novel? What might this symbolize going forward in the series?

What is Jack’s biggest flaw as a leader? In what ways does he demonstrate growth? Does he change by the end of the novel, and if so how? Provide specific examples to help explain your thinking.

How do the novel’s illustrations complement or add to the text? Are there any patterns in the types of illustrations? What would be lost if they were replaced with text?