Get ready for some more fishy fun in the second book in Mo O'Hara's hilarious New York Times bestselling illustrated chapter book series. After Tom rescued Frankie the goldfish from his big brother Mark's toxic science experiment by zapping him back to life with a battery, Frankie somehow became a BIG FAT ZOMBIE GOLDFISH with dangerous hypnotic powers. Fortunately, Tom has won Frankie's trust, and together with Tom's best friend Pradeep, they team up to thwart Mark's Evil Scientist plans. Tom is looking forward to their annual family trip to the seaside, right up until he hears about the Evil Eel of Eel Bay--a monster that Mark is entirely too interested in. After all, even a BIG FAT ZOMBIE GOLDFISH might have a little trouble with a Super Electric Zombie Eel! Then, Frankie takes center stage to rescue Tom's school play from Mark's evil plans.

When Tom saved Frankie the goldfish from near death (by zapping him with a battery), Frankie somehow became a big fat zombie goldfish with hypnotic powers. Now Frankie is one fierce fish with a mind of his own (good job Frankie has appointed himself as Tom's bodyguard). When Tom takes Frankie on a trip to the seaside, they meet a strange old lighthouse keeper who warns them about the Evil Eel of Eel Bay – and sure enough, one lightning storm later, Frankie is embroiled in a fishy stand-off with a Super Zombie Eel. In the second story, all eyes are on Frankie as he takes on a starring role in the school play!

Finding Nemo meets Shaun of the Dead in this laugh-out-load adventure about an evil brother and one big fat zombie goldfish! Tom’s big brother is an Evil Scientist who wants to experiment on Tom's new goldfish, Frankie. Can Tom save his fish from being dunked in radioactive gunge? Er, no. In an act of desperation Tom zaps Frankie with a battery, bringing him back to life! But there’s something weird about the new Frankie – he’s now a zombie goldfish with hypnotic powers, and he wants revenge . . . Tom has a difficult choice to make – save his evil brother, or save his fishy friend? Mo O'Hara's My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish is the first in this funny, fishy series. Discover more hilarious adventures in My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish 2: The SeaQuel and My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish 3: Fins of Fury.

Finding Nemo meets Shaun of the Dead in this laugh-out-load adventure about paranormal pets and a big fat zombie goldfish! When Tom tried to save Frankie, his pet goldfish, from certain death at the hands of his evil scientist big brother, Frankie accidentally became a zombie goldfish with incredible hypnotic powers. He might be one fierce fish, but he’s a great pet to have on your side when your big bro’s hobbies include wedging you in the dog flap and generally trying to take over the world. When Tom and his best friend Pradeep take Frankie on a camping adventure, they discover something seriously fishy going on in the woods and, for once, it’s nothing to do with Frankie. Could rumours of an escaped big cat on the loose mean the zombie goldfish has finally met his match? In story two, something seriously weird is going on with Mark. He’s actually being . . . nice! As if this wasn’t worrying enough, Frankie’s been kidnapped! Can Tom and Pradeep find out what’s going on and rescue their fishy friend before it’s too late? Mo O'Hara's My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish 3: Fins of Fury is the third in this funny, fishy series. Discover more hilarious adventures in My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish 4: Any Fin Is Possible and My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish 5: Live and Let Swim.

Six Really Important Tips for Fish-Sitting a Zombie Goldfish: 1. Keep Fang away from Frankie 2. Zombie goldfish only eat green food (moldy Brussels sprouts, green jelly beans, stinky pond slime) 3. All kittens can be pretty sneaky but Fang is SUPER sneaky 4. Watch out for Frankie's eyes—he can hypnotize you 5. Did we mention that Fang the vampire kitten is TROUBLE? 6. Seriously, keep Fang away from Frankie! When Sami agrees to zombie-sit Frankie, her neighbor's BIG FAT ZOMBIE GOLDFISH, she is looking forward to fun afternoon in the paddling pool with her favorite "swishy fishy." Unfortunately, Fang, the mostly-evil vampire kitten, has a different idea. She's looking forward to a BIG FAT ZOMBIE GOLDFISH snack! Will Sami and Frankie be able to stop Fang's evil plan? Come find out in this fin-tastic picture book addition to the New York Times-Bestselling series.

Reaching Reluctant Young Readers features 150 middle-grade books. Each profiled title has the potential to hook the reluctant reader and lure them to read the entire book. To specifically encourage elementary and middle-school-age reluctant children to read, there is first a pitch to get the reader’s attention. That is followed by a short reading passage to “set the hook” and encourage the young person to read the rest of the book on their own. Further, the book contains several hundred additional recommended titles. The books selected for this collection were chosen following the criteria of reluctant reader books created by the Quick Picks committee sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association. While these guidelines were designed for young adult books, they also work well for middle-grade books. The criteria include: clear writing (no convoluted long sentences with sophisticated vocabulary), high interest “hook” in the first few pages, well-defined characters, interesting plot, and familiar themes.

When Tom tried to save Frankie, his pet goldfish, from certain death at the hands of his evil-scientist big brother, Mark, Frankie accidentally became a zombie goldfish with incredible hypnotic powers. He might be one fierce fish, but he's a great pet to have on your side when your big bro's hobbies include wedging you in the dog flap and generally trying to take over the world. When Tom and his best friend Pradeep take Frankie on a camping adventure, they discover something seriously fishy going on in the woods and, for once, it's nothing to do with Frankie. Could rumours of an escaped big cat on the loose mean the zombie goldfish has finally met his match? In story two, something seriously weird is going on with Mark. He's actually being . . . nice! As if this wasn't worrying enough, Frankie's been kidnapped! Can Tom and Pradeep find out what's going on and rescue their fishy friend before it's too late?