The Last Kids on Earth is a children's illustrated novel and subsequent book series by American author Max Brallier, illustrated by Douglas Holgate, with audiobook format narrated by Robbie Daymond. Novels in the series have been recognized on Best Seller lists of both The New York Times and USA Today. This book is recommended for teens/pre-teens in the "middle school" demographic. The series currently includes 6 books, with a 7th underway, and has been adapted into an animated series by Netflix. In the initial story, a foster child and an optimistic loner named Jack finds himself abandoned in a cartoonish end-of-the-world apocalypse. He thrives on freedom, junk food, and video games while building a team of his classmates to fight off zombies as well as a trove of campy monsters who have also somehow appeared. The series treats its subject matter with lighthearted humor rather than adult horror.
Author | Max Brallier |
Illustrator | Douglas Holgate |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genre | Children's novel, Middle-Grade Literature, Action & Adventure Literature, Comedy, Apocalyptic fiction |
Publisher | Viking Books for Young Readers (US), Egmont Books Ltd (UK) |
Published | October 13, 2015 – present |
Media type | Print (hardcover and paperback), Audiobook |
About The Last Kids on Earth
Jack Sullivan and a team of classmates do their best to stay alive while their town is invaded my monsters and zombies.
Achievement of The Last Kids on Earth
The Canadian series is based on the illustrated novel The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier. Brallier also served as a writer and producer on the show.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About The Last Kids on Earth
Series of children's books.
Latest information about The Last Kids on Earth updated on July 28 2021.