BOOK REVIEW: Zombies Don't Cry by Rusty Fischer

Zombies Don't Cry:  A Living Dead Story ~ Book One

Author:  Rusty Fischer
Reading Level:  Ages 12 & Up
Paperback:  300 pages
Publisher:  Medallion Press (May 1, 2011)

In the sleepy town of Barracuda Bay, Maddy Swift leads the life of a fairly typical teenager, but while attending a party one night, Maddy is struck by lightning and awakens to realize she has been reanimated and turned into a zombie.  

While becoming acquainted with her new "lifestyle", Maddy stumbles upon two unexpected undead chaperones, fellow students, Dane and Chloe, who begin to teach her the ways of zombie life, including defending the populace from Zerkers~the bad zombies.  

Together, on Prom Night, the three teens must ultimately defend Barracuda Bay High from an all~out zombie Armageddon.

I love the writing style of author, Rusty Fischer, it is easy to read, often times comical and his main characters are heart~warming to follow.

I loved Maddy and her awakening into the zombie world, where she is unsure of her next move but glad to have her Zombie Guide in case she screws it all up.  I love her honesty and her approach to zombies, from renting B~grade zombie movies to just winging it as she goes along, it was enjoyable to this reader.

I loved that zombies have been given personalities and a can fall in love, get angry, worry...they just cannot cry.  I love the different classes between the zombies, with zombies now being those who have died by a certain circumstance and have found themselves reanimated versus those who have been bitten, such as, zerkers.  It often makes for a comical outlook with some gore thrown in for good measure.

I love zombies and would read anything on them and Zombies Don't Cry is worthy of four out of five stars for its genre.  I was quite impressed with the story, the characters and the new classifications of zombies that Fischer has incorporated.

I'm still out on the whole Guardian/Sentinel aspect of things.  I wish Fischer had given a bit more back story into these two entities as it was their involvement that left the most holes for me.  However, I'd love to read more by Rusty Fischer, he makes zombies good~!!

**  Reviewed by me...as I see it~!!  **

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HUNGER AWARENESS WEEK ~ May 7th ~ 11th, 2012

During HUNGER AWARENESS WEEK, food banks around Canada will be raising awareness about hunger and ways in which to solve it by hosting events and sharing stories.

Close to 900,000 people a month use Canadian Food Banks and with efforts such as this, food banks can hope to fill their shelves in order to provide wholesome and healthy meals to those less fortunate.

Hunger Awareness Week is May 7-11, 2012. This is the first year that we are holding Hunger Awareness Week, expanding this day-long initiative which launched in 2006. Together we recognized that the issue of hunger deserves to be in the spotlight beyond one day and we hope you will join your fellow food banks and participate.

This year for our Hunger Awareness Week Campaign we are asking Canadians to “Give It Up for Hunger” to make a positive impact on the issue of hunger in our country.

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Give It Up – Close to 900,000 Canadians have relied on food banks this past month.  Know what it’s like to have food out of reach by challenging yourself to give up your lunches or a food staple for the week.

Give a Shout- Share your experience- go online and show your support via Facebook, Twitter or blogging or wear a Hunger Awareness Week sticker.

Give It Out - Donate food, funds or your time to your local food bank.

We encourage all food banks to participate in our campaign. For more information please visit the website: www.hungerawarenessweek.ca.

Food Banks Canada will be doing the following on Hunger Awareness Week to raise awareness:

• National media outreach
• Social media campaign
• Lunch-In Event in Toronto
• Advocacy initiatives in Ottawa
  
  
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Okay...sooo...remember the other day when I wrote up my review on Mike & Ike's and Welch's joining forces to bring us all a new tasty treat??  The Strawberry and Grape Filled Licorice??  WUH~ELL...the company wants to give one of you...my groovy readers an opportunity to WIN yourselves a prize pack to taste and enjoy...and maybe share with a friend or two??  ;)

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It’s True - Famous Candy Icons

Mike and Ike Have Split

Enter the “Tell Us Your Reaction” contest to win an Apple iPod Touch and other MIKE AND IKE® Prizes

Contest Deadline June 26^th 2012

Bethlehem, PA (April, 2012) – Just Born, Inc., makers of MIKE AND IKE®, PEEPS®, HOT TAMALES® and GOLDENBERG’S PEANUT CHEWS® Brand candies, confirms rumors that the legendary candy duo, Mike and Ike, have parted ways. The pair cited irreconcilable creative differences, which has been confirmed by statements from each party suggesting that Mike and Ike will stop collaborating on their famous fruit chewy candies.

The news of split has caused people to be overcome with disbelief.  Therefore, the company has launched the “Tell Us Your Reaction”contest to run from now through June 26^th, 2012.

Entrants must create and submit a video that demonstrates their reaction to the MIKE AND IKE® split. This could show surprise, sadness, disbelief, happiness or whatever emotional reaction the news of the MIKE AND IKE® split evokes. The reaction video should have a maximum running time of 90 seconds.

One first prize winner will received an Apple iPod Touch and a MIKE AND IKE® t-shirt. Four second prize winners will each receive an Apple iPod Shuffle and a MIKE AND IKE® t-shirt. Fifteen third prize winners will each receive a case of MIKE AND IKE® candy and a MIKE AND IKE® t-shirt.

To enter:

Entrants will need to fill out an entry form found on the MIKE AND IKE® facebook page under “The Story”, atwww.facebook.com/mikeandike, which will ask them to provide their reaction video.

Judging is based on the following criteria:

·         Overall presentation: the video spot should be well-organized and the key message clearly conveyed throughout the length of the video

·         Social Engagement: the entry must portray an engaging emotional reaction to the news of the MIKE AND IKE® split

·         Creativity: the entry should take a unique approach to the video concept that is interesting, appealing and attention-getting

·         Use of MIKE AND IKE®:  if possible, the video should incorporate the use of  MIKE AND IKE® products

·         Convincing Story: the entrant should clearly demonstrate their reaction to the split

About Mike and Ike

MIKE AND IKE® candy, with varieties such as Original Fruits, Tropical Typhoon®, Berry Blast®, RedRageous!™ and others, will continue to be offered at all retailers. Consumers will see no changes in flavors or distribution.

The independent and talented duo have decided to follow their true passions. Mike is a musician at heart, currently producing a CD; Ike is an urban artist and a lover of art. Their split is not unlike that of other famous celebrity duos like Simon and Garfunkel or Lennon and McCartney.

“People of all ages love MIKE AND IKE® and we are reassuring fans and our retail partners that our famous fruit-chewy candies will continue to be produced and sold as we get this resolved,” says Matt Pye, VP of Marketing for Just Born.

Packaging and Store Displays

Consumers will be surprised to see packaging with one of the names scratched out with a note on the back and directions to the brand’s Facebook page. Retailers will feature new MIKE AND IKE® displays.

For more information on the split and to follow Mike and Ike’s individual exploits, log onto www.facebook.com/mikeandike.

About Just Born

Just Born, Inc. is a privately owned company founded in 1923 and headquartered in Bethlehem, PA, where it manufactures PEEPS^®, HOT TAMALES^® and MIKE AND IKE® Brand Candies. GOLDENBERG’S^® PEANUT CHEWS^® Brand Candies are produced in Philadelphia, PA.  All Just Born candies are made in the U.S.A. 

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