- Paperback: 58 pages
- Publisher: Macmillan; 6th edition, revised edition (Nov 29 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0590149644
- ISBN-13: 978-0590149648
- ASIN: 0330353578
- Product Dimensions: 18.5 x 13 x 0.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 68 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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From School Library Journal
Grade 3-5. Zack is a normal 10-year-old boy with a knack for getting into weird situations. In Wanda, he attempts to rid his apartment of a rude eight-year-old poltergeist who communicates by spelling out words with peanut M&Ms. In Litter Box, he plans to adopt a kitten but instead acquires a cantankerous talking cat that claims to be the reincarnation of his great-grandfather. He sees his reflection in the Medicine Cabinet mirror and falls through into a skewed world that its inhabitants consider much "cooler" than ours. An electrical accident occurs at school and Zap!?Zack can hear thoughts, including a bloodthirsty voice expressing an eagerness to kill. The stories have a whacked-out, off-the-wall humor that is reminiscent of the work of Daniel Pinkwater. At the same time, they neatly poke fun at the conventions of popular horror series. Kids will find some of the episodes tremendously funny. Great-Grandpa the cat threatens to "take a leak" on the sofa if Zack doesn't provide him with his preferred food (herring with sour cream!); Wanda and a fellow ghost yank down a bully's pants. The books are short without looking babyish and would appeal to reluctant readers as well as those with a taste for oddball humor.?Elaine E. Knight, Lincoln Elementary Schools, IL
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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When a science experiment goes wrong, Zack develops a bizarre new skill. He hears people speak without moving their lips. And he knows all the answers in a geography test without even thinking. But being a mind-reader can be a bit scary sometimes - especially when there are hungry piranhas around.
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Horror and humor,
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This review is from: Zack Files 04: Zap! I'm a Mind Reader (Paperback)
"Zap! I'm a Mind Reader," by Dan Greenburg, is #4 in the "Zack Files" series of paranormal tales for young readers. The book is illustrated by Jack E. Davis. The series as a whole follows the adventures of New York City schoolboy Zack. In this installment he gains the ability to read minds after receiving an electrical shock. But when Zack begins to telepathically receive some very frightening messages, he begins to fear that his life is in danger.I found "Zap!" to be darker and scarier than many of the other Zack episodes. The book is enlivened further by the series' characteristic humor. Illustrator Davis does some particularly good character work in this volume. Overall, a suspenseful and enjoyable horror-mystery with a satisfying payoff.
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Excllent Book,
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This review is from: Zack Files 04: Zap! I'm a Mind Reader (Paperback)
The Zack Files: Zap! I'm A Mind ReaderBy Dan Greenburg I really liked this book because there was a lot of cool stuff happening, like Zack getting electrocuted. After that he could read minds. When he went to the nurse she said in her mind, "What a klutz". That made him feel really angry. Read this book and find out what happens next.
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Its A Shocking Expeariance,
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This review is from: Zack Files 04: Zap! I'm a Mind Reader (Paperback)
I believe you should read Zack Files. It is excellent. I liked the part where Zack gets zapped by a broken cord.
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