“Abed delivers a fast-paced and action-packed tale about investigation, problem-solving, and connection, told through Felix’s and Ninja’s perspectives… readers will thoroughly enjoy their character development and growth as they form a bond. In addition to compelling characters, the book features an interesting scientific exploration of the zombie outbreak, suspenseful moments, and comedy relief. A well-developed, entertaining tale about friendship and zombies” —Kirkus Reviews

“Abed launches the middle-grade fantasy series Felix & Ninja's Adventures in Tub by dropping young readers into a fun yet spooky horror scenario and proceeding with the relentless pace of a thriller ... Amid the chaos, Abed establishes a compelling partnership of loners... Readers will want answers-and more adventures. Great for fans of: Ellen Oh's Haru, Zombie Dog Hero, Justin Weinberger's Zombie Season series.”—BookLife Reviews (by Publisher's Weekly)

“Fast‑paced, packed with tantalizing clues, and deliciously suspenseful, Zombie Zoo: Adventures in Tub kicks off the Adventures in Tub series with a debut story guaranteed to keep readers turning the pages. Just the right balance of suspense and silliness keeps the story enjoyable for its middle‑grade audience. Ideal for cross‑curricular lessons bridging ELA and STEAM, Zombie Zoo will have readers both in the classroom and outside it, recognizing scientific investigation as a genuine adventure and the lab notebook as the ultimate book of magic.” —The Children's Book Review, A TCBR Editor's Pick

“Combining supernatural intrigue with action, Zombie Zoo is a layered, complex mystery novel. An observer and a fighter face supernatural horrors at a remote orphanage in Melanie Abed’s propulsive mystery novel... Felix and Ninja alternate as narrators, and they could not be more different…Their push-and-pull results in enduring excitement and conflict… By the end, Felix is braver and Ninja is more thoughtful, and their alliance—which began as a reluctant necessity—becomes a devoted friendship... Zombie Zoo is a quirky mystery novel in which two lonely adolescents work together, despite their differences, to protect their community from a bizarre new threat.”—Foreword Clarion Reviews 

“Abed creates stand-out characters, and excels at chronicling the unlikely friendship of Felix,methodical and measured, and Ninja, independent, intuitive, and quick to take action.… quirky, imaginative, and funny” — BlueInk Review

“Zombie Zoo: Adventures in Tub will appeal to middle grade readers seeking a vivid blend of action, fantasy, mystery, and scientific problem-solving which translates to a thoroughly unpredictable, engrossing story. Elementary-level librarians can highly recommend Zombie Zoo: Adventures in Tub to young readers interested in zombie stories that sizzle with action, analysis, and unpredictable outcomes.” —Midwest Book Review