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Haru, Zombie Dog Hero by Ellen Oh

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ginggrr's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful informative medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

A gem of a book in the realm of short chapter books! Interesting plot line, good representation and engagement with social justice issues without ever being preachy (built into the plot well), and perfect for readers who are flying through the very beginning chapter books but are intimidated by thicker chapter books. Definitely will be picking up subsequent books in the series! Likely to particularly appeal to boys.

cluelesswonder's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

It ended too soon!

iowabluebird's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Content Warnings

gingerbread_void's review against another edition

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4.0

I really enjoyed this! I am a sucker for anything with dogs or zombies so this was a must for me. I have to say I couldn't put this down even as a grown up I was completely sucked into this story and mystery of what was happening to the animals of this place. The way this was framed could have easily made this ya or even adult which is to sag I think people of all ages could really enjoy the story. The writing is of course more juvenile but that didn't make this any less enjoyable.
The characters were great as well. I especially liked the parts told from Haru's point of view. I could just feel how powerful this dogs love for his people was. All the side characters had such distinctive voices as well.
Overall this is just a solid read for all ages. Especially if you love dogs or zombies or both. I loved this and can't wait for me!

sara_hudson's review against another edition

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3.0

Some young readers are really going to love this - a loyal dog, evil scientists, zombies. And, I like that it comes in under 200 pages - the pacing is quick and crisp. Just not my kind of story. Sensitive readers should know that there is a lot of animal cruelty in the book. I listened to the audio and skipped forward in several places. Again - some readers will want all of that detail, but not me.

I also found the ending to be unsatisfying. It felt like it needed an epilogue to tie up some loose ends.

i_am_mouse_today's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

While it was an enjoyable read, the ending was abrupt and left too many unanswered questions for me to feel satisfied. It was a letdown, but mostly in that I just wanted more story.

mrs_bookdragon's review against another edition

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5.0

What a ride! This book had my heart in its clutches. I was on the edge of my seat with worry and anger the whole time. I absolutely loved this book, but I need a sequel!!!