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The Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond

by Max Brallier · The Last Kids on Earth

The Last Kids series grows up — bigger stakes, deeper friendships, and Christmas in the apocalypse.

Kid
83
/ 100
Parent
69
/ 100
Teacher
67
/ 100
Best fit: ages 8-11 Still works: ages 7-13

Our Take

kid_magnet

✓ Perfect for

  • Reluctant readers ages 8-12
  • Kids who love graphic-novel/prose hybrids (Wimpy Kid, Dog Man, Bad Guys)
  • Fans of the Netflix series who haven't read the books yet
  • Readers who loved books 1-3 and are ready for slightly bigger emotional stakes
  • Holiday-themed gift book for a kid who 'doesn't like reading'

Book facts

Format
chapter book
ISBN
9780425292082
Series
The Last Kids on Earth
Illustration
heavy

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