Middle School Bites: Tom Bites Back

Middle School Bites: Tom Bites Back by Steven Banks is a hilariously quirky follow-up to the adventures of Tom, the world's only Vam-Wolf-Zom. After being bitten by a vampire, a werewolf, and a zombie on the eve of middle school, Tom is learning to balance his supernatural abilities with everyday sixth-grade life. Luckily, his classmates and neighbors seem to have adjusted to his undead quirks—so much so that his friend Annie invites him to join her band!

Tom finds that being a Vam-Wolf-Zom has its perks, like night vision, super speed, and incredible strength. (Unfortunately, the zombie traits remain a bit gross and not very useful.) But just when life seems to be settling into a fun and manageable routine, the bat responsible for his condition reappears—and starts talking to him.

Between preparing for Halloween, navigating sibling drama, and trying not to lose his undead cool, Tom realizes he needs a plan to handle his ever-growing list of supernatural challenges. With laugh-out-loud humor, unexpected twists, and relatable middle school moments, Tom's latest adventure proves that being a Vam-Wolf-Zom isn't just weird—it's a total blast.