{"title":"Viking Books for Young Readers","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"last-kids-on-earth-max-brallier-10-book-collection-set-ages-8-12-paperback","title":"The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier 10 Books Collection Set - Ages 8-12 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Kids on Earth\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Kids on Earth and the Midnight Blade\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Kids on Earth and the Skeleton Road\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Kids on Earth and the Doomsday Race\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Kids on Earth and the Forbidden Fortress\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Kids on Earth and the Monster Dimension\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Kids on Earth and Quint and Dirk's Hero Quest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPublisher: Viking Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGet ready for laugh-out-loud, monster-battling fun with The Last Kids on Earth 10-book paperback collection by Max Brallier! Follow Jack Sullivan and his ragtag crew of friends as they build a fortified treehouse, scavenge a zombie-infested town, and face down increasingly wild threats, from lumbering monsters to interdimensional nightmares. Blending comic-book style illustrations with fast, funny narration, this beloved middle-grade series, also a hit Netflix show, is perfect for kids ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7) who love action, humor, and heart. A can't-miss set for reluctant readers and series superfans alike, ready for shelves, backpacks, or the classroom library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAcross these ten books, Max Brallier builds one of middle grade's most inventive apocalypse worlds, told entirely through the eyes of thirteen-year-old Jack Sullivan. It begins on the day the monsters arrive: Jack, alone and thrilled by the chaos, turns an abandoned treehouse into a heavily fortified base, then reunites with his friends Quint, June, and the initially terrifying Dirk to form an unlikely survival crew. From there, the series escalates book by book, sending the gang through a city-wide zombie parade, a nightmare-fueled dream realm, a cosmic void beyond Earth, and a maze of monster-infested tunnels, always adding new gadgets, new creatures, and new reasons for the crew to lean on each other. Brallier balances the horror-movie setup with genuinely funny, kid-authentic dialogue and comic-style illustrations that keep the pace quick and the tone light, even as the stakes climb. Recurring threads, June's secret past, Dirk's mysterious backstory, the ever-present threat of the towering monster Blarg, give longtime readers payoff while new readers can still jump in and follow along. Themes of loyalty, courage, and creative problem-solving run through every adventure, offering more than just scares and jokes: kids see a group of ordinary friends become resourceful heroes simply by refusing to give up on each other. Together, the ten books offer a complete, immersive reading journey, ideal for sequential reading, family read-alouds, or independent binge-reading, and a natural bridge for younger readers ready to move from picture books into a longer, chapter-based series with real narrative momentum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 10-book paperback collection in one convenient set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-paced, funny storytelling with comic-style illustrations that hook reluctant readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for ages 8-12 (Grades 3-7) and independent chapter-book readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds reading stamina through a connected, sequential story arc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for classroom libraries, family read-alouds, or solo binge-reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the hit Netflix animated series, perfect for existing fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Kids on Earth — Jack Sullivan survives the monster apocalypse by turning a treehouse into a fortress and reuniting with his friends Quint, June, and Dirk.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade — The crew faces a massive horde of zombies marching through town, forcing them to rely on teamwork and clever gadgets.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King — Jack and his friends journey into a dream-world realm to confront a terrifying new monster threat.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond — The gang's adventure expands beyond Earth itself as they encounter strange new cosmic dangers.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Kids on Earth and the Midnight Blade — A quest for a legendary weapon sends the friends deeper into monster-infested territory.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Kids on Earth and the Skeleton Road — The crew braves a perilous road trip packed with skeletal enemies and unexpected obstacles.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Kids on Earth and the Doomsday Race — A high-stakes race against time and rival survivors raises the tension for Jack and his friends.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Kids on Earth and the Forbidden Fortress — The gang infiltrates a heavily guarded fortress hiding secrets tied to the monster invasion.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Kids on Earth and the Monster Dimension — Jack and company venture into an entirely new monster dimension unlike anything they've faced before.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Last Kids on Earth and Quint and Dirk's Hero Quest — Quint and Dirk step into the spotlight for their own hero-driven quest alongside the crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMax Brallier is a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author best known for creating The Last Kids on Earth. His other books and series include Eerie Elementary, Mister Shivers, and Galactic Hot Dogs. Brallier also serves as a writer and executive producer on Netflix's Emmy-award-winning animated adaptation of The Last Kids on Earth, bringing Jack, Quint, June, and Dirk's monster-battling world to an even wider audience. Known for blending humor, heart, and high-energy action, Brallier is one of today's most popular middle-grade voices. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 10-book set delivers a complete, laugh-out-loud survival saga in one convenient paperback collection, perfect as a birthday gift, holiday season present, back-to-school treat, or classroom library addition. Fans of funny, action-packed chapter books will tear through every zombie parade, monster dimension, and hero quest, making it a rewarding pick for summer reading too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Max Brallier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57536267387254,"sku":"PLD23570","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/last-kids-on-earth-max-brallier-paperback-02762870.jpg?v=1786094308"}],"url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/collections\/viking-books-for-young-readers.oembed","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}