Middle School Bites

Middle School Bites by Steven Banks is a hilarious and heartfelt story about Tom Marks, an eleven-year-old boy whose dreams of an ordinary middle school experience are dashed when a series of unfortunate bites transform him into a Vam-Wolf-Zom—a vampire-werewolf-zombie hybrid. Tom's carefully crafted plan to remain invisible at Hamilton Middle School is instantly derailed as he faces the challenges of his new identity and the daunting world of sixth grade.

With the enthusiastic support of his best friend, Zeke—who finds Tom's new supernatural status "EXCELLENT!" —Tom learns to navigate his unique powers, unexpected changes, and the school bully. But fitting in as a Vam-Wolf-Zom proves tricky, and Tom must figure out if his classmates can accept him for who he truly is.

Packed with witty, cartoon-style illustrations on every page, Middle School Bites blends humor, adventure, and a touch of spookiness in a relatable tale about self-acceptance, friendship, and surviving middle school—literally and figuratively.