Author: Josh Winning
Interest age: from c 9 years
Published on 10 September 2026 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom.
Paperback | 336 pages
196 x 129 x 24 | 232g
Goosebumps meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid in this
spooky-yet-silly adventure filled with supernatural chaos!
Preston and his brothers are in a graveyard making a YouTube video
about monsters when they are attacked by a real-life zombie!
But it's not just any zombie - it's Preston's best friend Tommy
who passed away a few months ago after an unfortunate squash avalanche
accident in a supermarket. Thrilled to have his friend back,
Preston promises to give Tommy lessons so he can once again fit
into everyday life and they can stay friends for ever. However,
Preston's lessons are repeatedly thwarted by his brothers. Twelve-year-old
Zac bosses everybody around, while eight-year-old Hal
keeps making up stories and pretending he can understand what Tommy
is really saying.
Meanwhile, monster hunter Vincent Valiant will stop at nothing
to put Tommy back in the ground where he belongs. If the
brothers can't find a way to get along, they could end up losing
their friend for ever.
From Bram Stoker Award long-listed author, Josh Winning
A creepily fun story filled with the scares of Goosebumps,
the humour of Wimpy Kid, and a heartfelt message on finding
hope after loss
Perfect for kids aged 9+ and packed with brilliant black-and-white
illustrations throughout