James Preller is the author of numerous books, including the acclaimed novels The Courage Test, The Fall, Bystander, and Six Innings, and the Scary Tales and Jigsaw Jones series. He travels throughout the country visiting schools and book festivals. He lives in Delmar, New York, with his wife and their childre
Praise for BETTER OFF UNDEAD: Preller might have played this as a
light comedy (and there are some hilarious bits), but he goes
instead for darker inflections. [Adrian's] discovery that
fabulously powerful data miners Kalvin and Kristoff Bork are
ruthlessly scheming to put him under the knife in search of the
secret to his longevity cranks the suspense up another notch.
--Booklist, starred review
Against a near-future backdrop, Preller thoughtfully chronicles the
anxieties of middle school, using a blend of comedy and horror to
send a message of empowerment and self-acceptance.--Publishers
Weekly This uproarious middle grade call to action has considerable
kid appeal and a timely message.-- School Library Journal
Preller stylishly delivers a supernatural tale of a middle-schooler
who craves normalcy, and environmental issues with some currency
make the story even more relatable. Espionage, mystery, and the
undead make for a satisfying experience for readers.-- Bulletin of
the Center for Children's Books (BCCB) Praise for The Courage Test:
Preller stirs doses of American history into a first-rate road trip
that does traditional double-duty as plot device and coming-of-age
metaphor. . . . Despite the many plot threads, the story never
seems overstuffed or weighed down by agendas. . . . Additionally,
not only does the author slip cogent historical facts and insights
into his simply told narrative without disturbing its flow, he
offers more detail, plus sources of information, in an afterword.
--Booklist, starred review
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