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Dead City

James Ponti
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Dead City

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012

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James Ponti

Dead City

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 2010s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

720L

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Super Short Summary

In Dead City by James Ponti, a teenager discovers her place within a secret society dedicated to managing interactions between humans and zombies in New York City. As she navigates her new role, she uncovers the complexities of her world, balancing school life with uncovering unexpected truths about her family's history and her own destiny.

Adventurous

Mysterious

Exciting

Suspenseful

Playful

Reviews & Readership

4.5

4,522 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

James Ponti's Dead City is praised for its engaging blend of mystery and supernatural elements. The protagonist, a strong and relatable teenage girl, navigates a secretive zombie-filled underworld, which readers find both thrilling and smartly-paced. Some critics feel that the plot occasionally leans on familiar tropes, but Ponti's humor and unique setting often counterbalance this.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dead City?

Fans of Percy Jackson & the Olympians and The Lightning Thief will enjoy Dead City by James Ponti. It targets middle-grade readers who love fast-paced adventures with supernatural elements, a strong, smart protagonist, and a blend of humor and suspense. Teens and preteens seeking a thrilling urban fantasy will find it captivating.

4.5

4,522 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 2010s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

720L

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