The Student From Zombie Island: Conquering the Rumor Monster

By Michael J. Moorehead

Written by Michael J. Moorehead when he was only seven and delightfully illustrated by Kathy Parks, The Student from Zombie Island conveys to young readers a subtle yet important message about the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1589850726
• ISBN13: 9781589850729
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Little Five Star
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.5" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Read

The Student From Zombie Island by Michael J. Moorehead This book is absolutely adorable. The illustrations are wonderful and really make the story come to life for readers. The story is so funny my grandson could not stop laughing. The story teaches kids what can happen when rumors start. It's hard enough being a new kid at school, but even harder when kids have preconceived ideas of who you are. I would recommend this book to not only kids and adults but it would be great in the classroom for story time. It is hard to believe the author is so young himself. Michael,you have really hit the nail on the head in this book. Excellent job and I am sure you will one day be a bestselling author. Sandra Heptinstall Whispering Winds Book Reviews

From Rumor to Truth

Bust 'em up Bill's transfer to a new school has caused a great amount of uproar among the students in whose class he will be a part. The students create rumors about him based on his name. The author of this book is a junior high school student in Phoenix, Arizona. His insight into the problem of gossip is incredible. Many young people would accept rumor as fact but it is clear that the author understands what the implications might be and how they can hurt a newcomer. The book creates a great deal of imagery for the reader. It is illustrated in a creative and captivating manner. I would recommend this book to parents who have children who engage in spreading rumors or whose children tend to accept rumors as truth. I would also recommend this book to teachers who would like to set a climate of truth in their classroom or who find it necessary to deal with this issue in class.

An entertaining Book

Reviewed by Brianne Plach (age 10) For Reader Views (1/08) Have you ever had a new kid in your school? Do wonder what the person would be like? Sometimes your imagination can run away with you. Bust `em up Bill might have the same ideas as you? Some people might say this guy is.... troublemaker or a thief. Do you sometimes believe them? The book seems so realistic. Imagine bringing live bees to study spelling and putting whoopee cushions with chocolate pudding on other peoples' chairs! Most of the time, the kid isn't as bad as they say he is. Busting up your classmates can sometimes mean more than just beating up on their classmates. Michael J. Moorehead has written a very entertaining book which will entertain children of all ages. This will be a delight to the kids who have a new kid in their class, or are a new kid in a class. Adjusting to being new in a school can sometimes be hard, but if you enter laughing and have a good attitude, there is nothing you can't do and you will soon find some new friends. Jumping to conclusions without finding out the facts is never a good idea. The concept of "The Student from Zombie Island: Conquering the Rumor Monster" comes across in a smooth way and humorous pictures. I would love to read more books about the student from Zombie Island and his adventures at his new school!

The Student From Zombie Island: Conquering the Rumor Monster

Kathy Park's illustrations pop off the pages of "The Student from Zombie Island and tickle your funny bone! While children laugh themselves silly at the book's original humor -- only a child author like Michael Moorehead can really relate to what makes his peers laugh -- adults love the subliminal message it teaches about not spreading false rumors. Bust `em Up Bill is starting his first day at a new school in the middle of the school year, setting the stage for outrageous rumors to circulate about him before he even sets foot in the classroom. They say his breath is so bad, it will singe your face if you get too close, and if he burps near you, it might even set your hair on fire! Everyone knows he must be a frightening, horrible, rotten monster! Could it be true? With a name like his, why wouldn't it be? You'll have to read it to find out! The "Student From Zombie Island" is the perfect book for gift-giving!

Book Review: The Student From Zombie Island by Michael J. Moorehead

here's a new student coming to class and no one is looking forward to it. The kids have been told he's called Bust `Em Up Bill, but they aren't sure why. Rumors fly as they try to decide what Bust `Em Up Bill will be like. Each student has their own idea of how Bill must have gotten his name. Suzy Frederick is sure he's six feet tall and set kids hair on fire with his horrible breath. Penny Jinx thinks he must torture kids on the playground and make them swing from the monkey bars - by the tails. T.J. McGravy says Bill doesn't exercise in gym class, but makes kids run around the track 5,000 times - sideways. Who to believe? How bad will Bust `Em Up Bill be? The Student From Zombie Island was written by Michael J. Moorhead when he was just seven years old. The book teaches children the danger of believing rumors and reminds readers that rumors can easily grow out of control and be far from the truth. It's a funny book - well written and includes adorable illustrations by Kathy Parks. I enjoyed this book, as did my children. My daughter will be starting kindergarten in the fall, so this book came at a perfect time. It helped open up discussion about rumors and how to treat new kids at school and is written in such a way that it made it a fun topic to talk about instead of feeling threatening.