Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk
#7 of 14 in Stink Series
What’s inside...
In this book, Stink and his friends eagerly anticipate the release of the latest book in the Nightmare on Zombie Street series and participate in a midnight zombie walk at the local bookstore. As they prepare with zombie costumes and fundraise for the book, they also contribute to their school's reading challenge. However, the excitement takes a dark turn as Stink starts to worry that real zombies are after him, leading to a suspenseful and humorous adventure.
Character compass
Stink Moody
Judy Moody
Sophie Of The Elves
Webster Freedman
Discussion points
What do you think Stink learned about friendship during the Midnight Zombie Walk?
How would you help a friend who felt left out, like Stink sometimes does?
Why do you think people enjoy stories about zombies and spooky things?
If you were to participate in a zombie walk, what character would you dress up as and why?
What was your favorite part of the book and how did it make you feel?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a warm and inviting tone to make the child feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and opinions.
Show genuine interest in their responses to encourage deeper thinking and connection to the book’s themes.
Relate questions to the child’s own experiences to make discussions more relevant and engaging.
Encourage creative thinking by asking the child to imagine alternate scenarios or endings to the story.
Validate all responses to build confidence and promote a positive reading environment.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of teamwork
Explanation: In 'Stink and the Midnight Zombie Walk,' Stink and his friends collaborate to make the zombie walk a success, demonstrating the power of working together.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by engaging in group activities at school or in community events, learning to cooperate and achieve common goals with others.
Example Lesson: Embracing creativity and imagination
Explanation: The book showcases Stink's vivid imagination throughout the zombie-themed event, encouraging readers to embrace and celebrate their own creative ideas.
Real-World Application: Kids can be encouraged to use their imagination in creative writing, art projects, or playtime, fostering an innovative spirit.
Example Lesson: Respect for others' differences
Explanation: Stink learns to appreciate the varying interests and strengths of his peers during the preparation for the zombie walk.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children to value and respect everyone's unique traits and abilities, promoting inclusivity in their daily interactions at school and at home.
Example Lesson: Overcoming fears
Explanation: Throughout the story, Stink faces his fear of the dark and zombies by actively participating in the zombie walk.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to confront and manage their own fears, whether it’s trying a new activity or facing a challenging situation at school.