Yeah, this book does not skimp on character deaths, and some of them *hurt*. The amount of characters may seem like a bit to swallow at first, but they’re easy to get to know.Īnd it becomes easier when the body count starts rising after the scheme of events in this novel. Heath is the primary perspective character, but the way it’s written is in third person, so it toggles between a group of kids who are all spending their time trying to adjust to the ins and outs of summer camp. I didn’t expect it to connect with me like this though.

I used to read a ton of middle grade horror and thought “Oooh, camp survival horror story oriented towards middle grade/YA readers? I’m there. I didn’t expect to be blindsided by this read at all, but I remembered seeing it on NetGalley and the blurb intrigued me enough to pick it up. I have enough reactions about Robert Lettrick’s middle grade horror book “Frenzy” to talk about it for days. I was really impressed with this middle-grade work and would highly recommend it. “Frenzy” is equal parts enthralling for adventure, survival and horror after an outbreak at a camp turns the animals wild, and equal parts humor and engaging for the characters presented and how they take it upon themselves to survive. Young readers looking for a quick read will likely overlook this andĮnjoy the tension Frenzy creates.-Kelly Czarnecki.Initial reaction: A solid 5-star read from my first experience with Robert Lettrick. Perhaps the combination of a forest full of rabidĪnimals and people with real lives and problems is hard to sustain. Play out during their quest for survival-at times, they feel Personalities-like Will, who views life as a chessboard of moves that

Zombie-themed stories and a little bit of mystery will likely want to Who unfortunately succumb to a mysterious illness in which lethal bitesĬover the skin quickly in long purple vines.Īn over-the-top scenario that tugs at most people's fear ofīeing attacked by an animal will entice readers. Wide black eyes were locked on his exposed flesh, eager to tear meatĪway from his body.' The story follows those who survive and those Soon after, animals are coming in droves from the forest toĪttack the young campers who are running for their lives. Whose cries make them sound like they are out to kill something or Lifeless, and everyone is temporarily relieved. Rage-filled porcupine chasing Cricket, a first-time camp attendee.įortunately, water from Heath's squirt gun renders the rabid animal $16.99.Īny story that takes place at summer camp is bound to have

Frenzy by Robert Lettrick