A review by mistressviolet
Haru, Zombie Dog Hero by Ellen Oh

adventurous hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

4.0

 

Great book. Fast paced, tense plot, and diverse characters. But this book is more than just entertainment, there is much to glean from Ellen Oh's writing. Get ready for micro-lessons in animal cruelty, capitalism, racism, and classism. 

That being said, this is not merely a happy-go-lucky middle grade book. It is a deep, insightful one—intended to teach. This book introduces readers to some of the environmental problems caused by factories, it raises awareness of the corruption that can exist within big business, and it shines a spotlight on animal cruelty/testing. Because of some of these difficult topics, consider reading this book ahead of (or alongside) your children so that you can address any questions that may arise. 

Wonderfully written and socially relevant.