Last Kids on Earth and the Midnight Blade Max Brallier Book

Titles in This Set:
Last Kids on Earth and the Midnight Blade (The Last Kids on Earth) by Max Brallier

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780755500048

Overview:
Meet Jack and his fearless crew in Last Kids on Earth and the Midnight Blade by Max Brallier, the fifth book in The Last Kids on Earth series. After a brutal winter in the Monster Apocalypse, they dive back into danger as new powers awaken in Louisville Slicer. This middle-grade adventure blends humor, heart, and pulse-pounding battles against zombies and cosmic threats. With fast-paced chapters and extra-friendly illustrations, it’s perfect for readers ages 8 and up who love graphic-novel vibes mixed with page-turning suspense. Fans will cheer as friendship and courage face the unknown.

About the Books:
The Midnight Blade continues Jack's brave, funny quest to protect humanity while juggling school, social life, and monsters. When a mysterious Louisville Slicer blade reveals otherworldly powers, Jack trains with a wary mentor, tests the limits of courage, and learns that every decision can tilt the balance between survival and catastrophe. The crew—Zoey, Dirk, June, and their monster-hunting friends—must navigate shifting loyalties as unseen forces push the town toward cosmic domination. The tone stays light with witty banter and cartoonish monsters, yet the stakes stay real, teaching readers that teamwork, clever problem-solving, and empathy matter most when fear is loudest. The art-friendly chapters invite quick, immersive reading, while short bursts of suspense reward steady readers. This entry balances heart and humor, delivering affordable thrills for reluctant readers and faithful fans alike, and it works wonderfully as a read-aloud or a solo adventure. Although danger looms, the focus remains on friendship, resilience, and hope, ensuring young fans walk away with a sense of courage and curiosity about the strange world beyond their street. Max Brallier's voice remains inviting, balancing suspense with humor while inviting kids to imagine strategies for escape, teamwork, and problem-solving in daily life. It also invites readers to consider leadership, courage under pressure, and how even ordinary kids can become unexpected heroes when odds grow monstrous around them.

Key Benefits:

• Beloved, bestselling series for middle-grade readers
• Rich illustrations and fast-paced action
• Encourages teamwork and problem-solving

About the Author:
Max Brallier is an award-winning, #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author whose work spans children’s fiction and graphic storytelling. He created The Last Kids on Earth series, which has become a global hit for its witty voice, action-packed plots, and vivid monsters. Brallier's books blend humor with hinge moments of courage, winning awards and a loyal audience of reluctant readers. He also serves as a writer and executive producer for Netflix’s Emmy-winning adaptation of The Last Kids on Earth, bringing the adventures to life beyond the pages.

Why You’ll Love This Book:
Why you’ll love this Last Kids on Earth entry: a high-energy blend of humor, graphic-style visuals, and heart-pounding action that keeps kids turning pages. It’s a perfect pick for fans of children’s picture books and middle-grade adventures, offering friendship, resilience, and cosmic battles that spark imagination and a love of reading.