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Kellie's Diary #1
Kellie's Diary #1
A series of diary entries through the eyes of a little girl as she tries to survive the end of the world.
What if the early 1990's didn't happen as we remember it? What kind of world would we live in today?
This story is told from the viewpoint of 9-year-old Kellie, a typical third-grade girl living her life as anyone else would, and she shares her daily activities with her diary. When the world crumbles and the dead walk, Kellie struggles to survive and find her way home, all the while sharing her tale with her diary.
This is an account of our hypothetical past, present and future.
What if the early 1990's didn't happen as we remember it? What kind of world would we live in today?
This story is told from the viewpoint of 9-year-old Kellie, a typical third-grade girl living her life as anyone else would, and she shares her daily activities with her diary. When the world crumbles and the dead walk, Kellie struggles to survive and find her way home, all the while sharing her tale with her diary.
This is an account of our hypothetical past, present and future.
50 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2013
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September 17, 2023
Kellie's Diary is book one in a zombie apocalypse series about a 9 year old girl called Kellie as she navigates through the outbreak on her own. Kellie starts a diary and named it Barbie (this was just so sweet, and I loved that she named it, so she didn't feel quite so alone). This book and series is written from Kellie's viewpoint and is just so heartwrenching. For such a short book, it really pulls at your heart strings and feel how scared and alone this poor child is. I can't wait to get and read the next instalment.
April 3, 2021
How do writers do this? Write a book from a child's perspective, make it believable and creepy at the same time?
Kellie's Diary is about a little girl trying to survive by herself during a zombie takeover. The diary entries give you a pretty clear & bleak picture of what's happening around Kellie. You cannot not feel bad for the girl and hope deeply that nothing happens to her.
Author Thomas Jenner has written a quick entertaining and dark Zombie themed series told from a kid's point of view. Already on book 2.
Kellie's Diary is about a little girl trying to survive by herself during a zombie takeover. The diary entries give you a pretty clear & bleak picture of what's happening around Kellie. You cannot not feel bad for the girl and hope deeply that nothing happens to her.
Author Thomas Jenner has written a quick entertaining and dark Zombie themed series told from a kid's point of view. Already on book 2.
November 11, 2016
Mon, Jan. 18, 1993
I got back home from Grandpa's house yesterday. It was a really long plane ride, but I slept a lot, so that's why I'm writing now and not yesterday. Mom and Dad said I had to go back to school today, and I'm really mad about that. I had to go to school at Grandpa's too, because I was there for so long.
So when I went to school this morning and talked to the principal to get me back in, they told me something that really made me upset. Remember how they moved me to 4th grade when I was at Grandpa's? Well, they put me back in 3rd! I did so good when I was in 4th grade, but now I have to go backwards! I'm not stupid! It's not fair! I don't want to start over! I think Dad was really mad about it, but I don't know why, he doesn't have to go back to 3rd grade.
Not bad, not the greatest I've read but curious enough to read the next installment to see what happens with Kellie.
Kellie herself as a character: 4 stars
Writing : 2.5 stars
Plot: 3 stars
I got back home from Grandpa's house yesterday. It was a really long plane ride, but I slept a lot, so that's why I'm writing now and not yesterday. Mom and Dad said I had to go back to school today, and I'm really mad about that. I had to go to school at Grandpa's too, because I was there for so long.
So when I went to school this morning and talked to the principal to get me back in, they told me something that really made me upset. Remember how they moved me to 4th grade when I was at Grandpa's? Well, they put me back in 3rd! I did so good when I was in 4th grade, but now I have to go backwards! I'm not stupid! It's not fair! I don't want to start over! I think Dad was really mad about it, but I don't know why, he doesn't have to go back to 3rd grade.
Not bad, not the greatest I've read but curious enough to read the next installment to see what happens with Kellie.
Kellie herself as a character: 4 stars
Writing : 2.5 stars
Plot: 3 stars
June 11, 2013
Although this book has high ratings by other readers, I was one of the few who struggled to enjoy it.
It was quite a short novel (which didn't bother me too much), but the way it was set out made it difficult to focus. How the book is actually hand-written. Also, the story line was quite boring as well.
I just couldn't enjoy this book :/
It was quite a short novel (which didn't bother me too much), but the way it was set out made it difficult to focus. How the book is actually hand-written. Also, the story line was quite boring as well.
I just couldn't enjoy this book :/
May 3, 2013
While short I am thoroughly impressed with Kellie's Diary. Kellie is a young child whose managed to survived through the beginning of a Zombie Apocalypse. Kellie having no other survivors to talk with shares all her fears and experiences with her diary "barbie". Be prepared though it is quite sad seeing all the death and destruction through a child's eyes but I'm telling you it is worth it in the end.
Overall, Kellie's Diary is one of the most unique novellas I've read in awhile and I cannot wait to see more from this brave little girl. I highly recommend picking this one up and giving it a go. My only small little gripe about this novella was the fact I couldn't really tell it was set in the early 90's and based on the description that's supposed to be important. Does it ruin the book at all? No, but a few references here and their couldn't hurt either.
Overall, Kellie's Diary is one of the most unique novellas I've read in awhile and I cannot wait to see more from this brave little girl. I highly recommend picking this one up and giving it a go. My only small little gripe about this novella was the fact I couldn't really tell it was set in the early 90's and based on the description that's supposed to be important. Does it ruin the book at all? No, but a few references here and their couldn't hurt either.
June 17, 2020
I wasn't sure what to expect with Kellie's Diary except that it was supposed to be a quick read and that it was going to be told in a diary format. I was under the impression that it would be edgy and thought it might have been more of a taboo read. Turns out that it was more of a zombie outbreak/end of the world novel. Written in diary format, Kellie's diary introduces us to a nine-year-old girl Kellie, set in 1993. Kellie has just returned from living with her grandparents and before she left them to come home, they gave her a diary which she writes in - her diary's name is Barbie. Kellie tells us all about starting back at school and being held back a year and then as the pages go on, we see a sickness has come upon the town. At first, I thought it might have been like a town poisoning or massive flu attack but we later discover the world has turned to Zombies and soon Kellie finds herself trapped at school and to survive, tries to run and hide in various places till she can return home safely. Will Kellie make it home in one piece and will she be reunited with her family? Find out in this YA read which you have two choices to read - either in diary format or plain text.
January 21, 2022
Horrifying and hooking!
At first, Kellie sounded like an unreliable character to me. I thought maybe she's been seeing things—or maybe it was her who actually did make people sick. The typical Carrie vibe maybe. And then it dawned on me that this is really happening. Apocalyptic. People are turning into zombies or monsters as how Kellie described them. I was amazed at how Kellie handled everything, being as a child as she is. I mean, I was terrified, I'd die instantly if I was there. She's a strong and perceptive character. You wouldn't want to put it down until you got to the last page.
Thanks, Amazon for the copy!
At first, Kellie sounded like an unreliable character to me. I thought maybe she's been seeing things—or maybe it was her who actually did make people sick. The typical Carrie vibe maybe. And then it dawned on me that this is really happening. Apocalyptic. People are turning into zombies or monsters as how Kellie described them. I was amazed at how Kellie handled everything, being as a child as she is. I mean, I was terrified, I'd die instantly if I was there. She's a strong and perceptive character. You wouldn't want to put it down until you got to the last page.
Thanks, Amazon for the copy!
August 30, 2020
This is how this went.
"I got held back. So I'm sad. People in school got sick. Don't know why. Im scared.
Everyone's biting eachothers necks. Don't know why. I'm scared. I'm hungry.
I'm going to my friends house. Her mom is dead with a bite on her neck, but theyre not here. Don't know why. I'm scared. I'm hungry.
Oh I'm home now. My family isn't here. Dont know why. But im scared. I'm also hungry
THE END!"
Thats it. Almost litterally. Nothing exciting. Nothing creepy. It was as plain as unflavored diet yogurt. 10/10 would not recommend. Waste of time.
"I got held back. So I'm sad. People in school got sick. Don't know why. Im scared.
Everyone's biting eachothers necks. Don't know why. I'm scared. I'm hungry.
I'm going to my friends house. Her mom is dead with a bite on her neck, but theyre not here. Don't know why. I'm scared. I'm hungry.
Oh I'm home now. My family isn't here. Dont know why. But im scared. I'm also hungry
THE END!"
Thats it. Almost litterally. Nothing exciting. Nothing creepy. It was as plain as unflavored diet yogurt. 10/10 would not recommend. Waste of time.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 15, 2019
The hand-written account of an 8 year old survivor of a zombie outbreak, Kellie recounts the first day of the outbreak to her diary, which she's named Barbie. For most girls Kellie's age, Barbie should be bubblegum pink, high fashion outfits and parties and babysitting Skipper and Friends. It shouldn't be about finding a safe place to hide to write her thoughts about hiding in the school bathroom from the monsters and trying to make it home safely.
Kellie's is a frightful tale, one made more so by the cute penmanship of her girly handwriting. I look forward to more.
Kellie's is a frightful tale, one made more so by the cute penmanship of her girly handwriting. I look forward to more.
September 17, 2014
I have been writing these graphic novel reviews for almost a year, and never have I encountered a book that was so misleading. Kellie’s Diary does not fail due to a weak concept or bad anatomy. It fails because it breaks the only cardinal rule that can never be broken in any graphic novel of any genre: Kellie’s Diary has no graphics.
Kellie’s Diary is a completely textual diary of a nine-year-old girl as she lives through the first stages of a zombie apocalypse. Altogether it is not a bad concept, but the writing within the diary does not seem like that of a nine-year-old. The syntax and observations are that of an adult with the odd phrase or misspelling in an attempt to make the work seem like that of a child. With no actual art to redeem this book, the reader is left completely dependent on the weak narration, which eventually becomes extremely annoying because of how broken-up and unbelievable it is.
Kellie’s Diary is meant to be a graphic novel representation of Kellie’s Diary: Decay of Innocence by Thomas Jenner and Angeline Perkins. When I first picked it up, I thought it was odd that there was no illustrator or colourist listed, but now I understand why: the only “graphic” quality to this graphic novel is that each page is made to look as if it has been handwritten and kept in the same journal.
I would not recommend Kellie’s Diary to anyone. Not only is it not a graphic novel, it’s just plain boring to read.
cross-posted from theotherpress.ca
Kellie’s Diary is a completely textual diary of a nine-year-old girl as she lives through the first stages of a zombie apocalypse. Altogether it is not a bad concept, but the writing within the diary does not seem like that of a nine-year-old. The syntax and observations are that of an adult with the odd phrase or misspelling in an attempt to make the work seem like that of a child. With no actual art to redeem this book, the reader is left completely dependent on the weak narration, which eventually becomes extremely annoying because of how broken-up and unbelievable it is.
Kellie’s Diary is meant to be a graphic novel representation of Kellie’s Diary: Decay of Innocence by Thomas Jenner and Angeline Perkins. When I first picked it up, I thought it was odd that there was no illustrator or colourist listed, but now I understand why: the only “graphic” quality to this graphic novel is that each page is made to look as if it has been handwritten and kept in the same journal.
I would not recommend Kellie’s Diary to anyone. Not only is it not a graphic novel, it’s just plain boring to read.
cross-posted from theotherpress.ca
August 6, 2014
I don't usually go for this type of writing style, but, surprisingly, I enjoyed it.
This very much reads as if a nine-year-old girl was attempting to survive the start of the zombie apocalypse. A kid would not really know what's going on, what those things were, and would have a "My parents will make it better" mentality. Kellie just wanted to get home and make sure her parents and friends were okay, and even grabbed food for anyone else she may have found.
The only downside I felt could have been improved was that there wasn't a strong enough sense of urgency in Kellie's writing. Someone that young, experiencing that kind of event would probably be much more terrified than let on. But this was helped by the fact that she felt that her diary was like a friend, and her talking to that friend gave her comfort. I also loved that she knew that those monsters were once people, and she felt sorry for them, not just terrified of them. And her heart went out to their families.
Although It wasn't very long, I feel it was worth the time.
This very much reads as if a nine-year-old girl was attempting to survive the start of the zombie apocalypse. A kid would not really know what's going on, what those things were, and would have a "My parents will make it better" mentality. Kellie just wanted to get home and make sure her parents and friends were okay, and even grabbed food for anyone else she may have found.
The only downside I felt could have been improved was that there wasn't a strong enough sense of urgency in Kellie's writing. Someone that young, experiencing that kind of event would probably be much more terrified than let on. But this was helped by the fact that she felt that her diary was like a friend, and her talking to that friend gave her comfort. I also loved that she knew that those monsters were once people, and she felt sorry for them, not just terrified of them. And her heart went out to their families.
Although It wasn't very long, I feel it was worth the time.
May 26, 2013
This is the diary of a nine year old girl who is experiencing the very beginning of the zombie apocalypse, although she doesn't know that's what it is. It starts with her classmates getting sick, and staying home from school. While these kids are home, even more are getting sick... school is becoming a ghost town. Kellie's patents make sure she gets her flu shot, and she continues showing up at school, even when she is one of only six students left in her class.
While she is at school, the monsters come. Kellie has to figure out what to do to survive while there, and if she wants to leave. She needs a plan to get out of the school, and to make it back to her home & family.
Although this book is short, it's only the first story in the series, and it's available for free download.
It is in diary form, and the font used is a handwriting font. I couldn't get it any larger on my Kindle.
While she is at school, the monsters come. Kellie has to figure out what to do to survive while there, and if she wants to leave. She needs a plan to get out of the school, and to make it back to her home & family.
Although this book is short, it's only the first story in the series, and it's available for free download.
It is in diary form, and the font used is a handwriting font. I couldn't get it any larger on my Kindle.
August 12, 2022
Well.
Monday, Jan. 18th, 1993, is when young Kellie's journey begins. We get taken through her experience as what seems to be the apocalypse changes her life. First from teachers and students staying home being sick to there being 3 people in a classroom while the teacher coughs. From a "monster" bursting through the window to them chasing Kellie down a hallway. (PARAPHRASING) "They look scary. But kinda sad too. But mostly scary." This is a favorite quote of mine because younger kids have different perspectives and I really love that they made me feel like I was a third grader running from the end of the world. I really want to see how she gets through this and thats what makes a good series. (Not me rooting for a character again)
It also comes in graphic form (looks like paper and pencil) and regular text which is a nice touch.
4.5/5 ONLY because it was extremely short. I recommend.
Monday, Jan. 18th, 1993, is when young Kellie's journey begins. We get taken through her experience as what seems to be the apocalypse changes her life. First from teachers and students staying home being sick to there being 3 people in a classroom while the teacher coughs. From a "monster" bursting through the window to them chasing Kellie down a hallway. (PARAPHRASING) "They look scary. But kinda sad too. But mostly scary." This is a favorite quote of mine because younger kids have different perspectives and I really love that they made me feel like I was a third grader running from the end of the world. I really want to see how she gets through this and thats what makes a good series. (Not me rooting for a character again)
It also comes in graphic form (looks like paper and pencil) and regular text which is a nice touch.
4.5/5 ONLY because it was extremely short. I recommend.
April 11, 2019
Interesting read.
We follow Kellie's experience during a zombie outbreak through her diary entries and how she's coping.
It's an interesting story from a 3rd grader's POV. The end leaves you hanging, but the story continues in the next installment.
It was a quick read. I wished there was art to go along with the story showing what she's seeing, full on graphics as it would of made the story much more attention grabbing and more interesting.
A nice read, but not sure if I will continue.
We follow Kellie's experience during a zombie outbreak through her diary entries and how she's coping.
It's an interesting story from a 3rd grader's POV. The end leaves you hanging, but the story continues in the next installment.
It was a quick read. I wished there was art to go along with the story showing what she's seeing, full on graphics as it would of made the story much more attention grabbing and more interesting.
A nice read, but not sure if I will continue.
April 9, 2020
Love me some zombie
This is great! A perfect short story and a great start to a series. I really enjoyed it! It also reads exactly like a kid's diary entry so well done!
This is great! A perfect short story and a great start to a series. I really enjoyed it! It also reads exactly like a kid's diary entry so well done!
June 9, 2022
This was a quick read text from a child’s point of you in a zombie apocalypse. We follow Kellie who is stranded at school and trying to make her way home hoping her parents and sisters are there and safe. I enjoyed the story though it was a little difficult to read since it was in diary form. I am very anxious to read the rest of the series
February 27, 2017
The zombie apocalypse from the perspective of a little girl? Genius. It's a real wonder to see how a child would see the start of the zombie apocalypse and I found myself stuck on every word, reading and reading, devouring the words that were placed on my Kindle.
Jenner did something amazing here, taking something that is old and not so scary for us anymore, to something that sparks fear in use because now we see it from a child's point of view, we feel the fear that they are feeling, and it sparks that old childhood terror in ourselves of the things we were scared of.
I do feel like the writing was weak at parts, which is why it lost a star, but at the same time, I'm not sure if it was because it was written by the point of view of a young child, or on Jenner's part as the author. Either way, it was a beautiful read, and I'm excited to read the rest of the series of Kellie's Diary. I recommend this to all zombie lovers because this is a refreshing perspective on the age old tale of zombies take over the world.
Jenner did something amazing here, taking something that is old and not so scary for us anymore, to something that sparks fear in use because now we see it from a child's point of view, we feel the fear that they are feeling, and it sparks that old childhood terror in ourselves of the things we were scared of.
I do feel like the writing was weak at parts, which is why it lost a star, but at the same time, I'm not sure if it was because it was written by the point of view of a young child, or on Jenner's part as the author. Either way, it was a beautiful read, and I'm excited to read the rest of the series of Kellie's Diary. I recommend this to all zombie lovers because this is a refreshing perspective on the age old tale of zombies take over the world.
February 2, 2014
Interesting premise, slow start...
After a brief (and unexplained) stay with her grandfather, Kellie has just returned to her third grade class. Not a day back, and already some of her classmates are falling ill - never to return. At first, everyone assumes it's "just the flu" - but by week's end, her entire town has been devoured by zombies.
Kellie is sitting in class one morning when a scary man barges through the window and promptly bites the substitute teacher. Terrified and not a little confused, she hides in the girl's bathroom until the mayhem subsides. With no other destination in mind, she decides to try and find her way home. Along the way, she dutifully records her journey in her diary ("Barbie").
(For what it's worth, Kellie reminds me of a (very!) young Julie Grigio. To wit: "They're [the zombies] scary, but they look sad too.")
When I first picked this up, I wasn't quite sure what to expect: Graphic novel? A narrative book presented in diary format? Or a combination of the two, a sort of faux diary complete with scribbles and drawings and assorted ephemera? As it turns out, the answer is closest to B, and it lends itself well to the Kindle format. The authors use a handwriting font to give the book a handmade feel, and the "diary" is written on lined notebook paper, complete with faint water stains. In contrast to titles that contain visual art, Kellie's Diary #1 is easy enough to read on the Kindle. There aren't any real pages, but Kindle tells me that there are 69 locations, if that helps. There are nine chapters, and the diary covers exactly one week in Kellie's life: January 18 through January 25, 1993. (Crossing my fingers for copious '90s references down the road!) In any case, the story is rather short; I finished it inside of an hour.
The first installment in a episodic series can be tricky; you need to establish the plot and atmosphere quickly enough to draw the readers in, and engage them in the story so that they'll return for more. Exploring the zombie apocalypse through the eyes of a child (and a seemingly abandoned one, at that) is an interesting (if risky) approach. Since Kellie tells the story, the language necessarily falls somewhere around a third- or fourth-grade level - which isn't my usual cup of tea. Then again, this can be used to present a chilling contrast in future installments, when young Kellie will inevitably encounter some very adult situations. Though there isn't much action in Part 1, there's real potential here.
Free on Amazon, Kellie's Diary #1 is the first of four books: Kellie's Diary 1 through 4. There's also a collection (the only one in the series also available in print), Kellie's Diary: Decay of Innocence, which gathers books 1 through 3, along with some bonus material. Decay of Innocence is printed in a more traditional font, so if ease of reading is a concern, I recommend picking that up in lieu of the single issues.
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After a brief (and unexplained) stay with her grandfather, Kellie has just returned to her third grade class. Not a day back, and already some of her classmates are falling ill - never to return. At first, everyone assumes it's "just the flu" - but by week's end, her entire town has been devoured by zombies.
Kellie is sitting in class one morning when a scary man barges through the window and promptly bites the substitute teacher. Terrified and not a little confused, she hides in the girl's bathroom until the mayhem subsides. With no other destination in mind, she decides to try and find her way home. Along the way, she dutifully records her journey in her diary ("Barbie").
(For what it's worth, Kellie reminds me of a (very!) young Julie Grigio. To wit: "They're [the zombies] scary, but they look sad too.")
When I first picked this up, I wasn't quite sure what to expect: Graphic novel? A narrative book presented in diary format? Or a combination of the two, a sort of faux diary complete with scribbles and drawings and assorted ephemera? As it turns out, the answer is closest to B, and it lends itself well to the Kindle format. The authors use a handwriting font to give the book a handmade feel, and the "diary" is written on lined notebook paper, complete with faint water stains. In contrast to titles that contain visual art, Kellie's Diary #1 is easy enough to read on the Kindle. There aren't any real pages, but Kindle tells me that there are 69 locations, if that helps. There are nine chapters, and the diary covers exactly one week in Kellie's life: January 18 through January 25, 1993. (Crossing my fingers for copious '90s references down the road!) In any case, the story is rather short; I finished it inside of an hour.
The first installment in a episodic series can be tricky; you need to establish the plot and atmosphere quickly enough to draw the readers in, and engage them in the story so that they'll return for more. Exploring the zombie apocalypse through the eyes of a child (and a seemingly abandoned one, at that) is an interesting (if risky) approach. Since Kellie tells the story, the language necessarily falls somewhere around a third- or fourth-grade level - which isn't my usual cup of tea. Then again, this can be used to present a chilling contrast in future installments, when young Kellie will inevitably encounter some very adult situations. Though there isn't much action in Part 1, there's real potential here.
Free on Amazon, Kellie's Diary #1 is the first of four books: Kellie's Diary 1 through 4. There's also a collection (the only one in the series also available in print), Kellie's Diary: Decay of Innocence, which gathers books 1 through 3, along with some bonus material. Decay of Innocence is printed in a more traditional font, so if ease of reading is a concern, I recommend picking that up in lieu of the single issues.
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January 29, 2014
Written in journal style, this book shows the fictional story of a girl in search of her family. Kellie has a diary in which she makes entries about her daily happenings. Events in Kellie's Diary occur in the 90s, where this girl still in elementary school begins to write in this journal what she observes around her. As days go by, people with flu show in the population, as it is evidenced in the entries Kellie writes in the pages of her journal addressed to Barbie. The situation becomes difficult when she observes the first attacks and also, it is then that the story reaches its climax. The fight for survival starts for Kellie. Kellie with cunningness, intelligence and courage embarks on a journey to her home and to her family.
It has been a while since I have read a book that was so amazing for its simplicity and way of presenting the plot’s situation from the start. Journal entries are generated in a straightforward manner by presenting errors and corrections as a child would have written them in an effort to show their experiences as they are occurring. All entries except the first, are addressed at Barbie, name given to the journal by Kellie. When she composes each diary, Kellie writes as if she was sharing her feelings with a friend. This gives a sense of camaraderie to the interaction between Kellie and her diary.
Authors Thomas Jenner and Angeline Perkins manage to create a unique experience in this character. Kellie has to make decisions that even an adult would find difficult by fear and terror. This girl is bold and wise, has common sense and intelligence, reasons that provoke in me fast interest in the events surrounding this girl. I kept reading so I could know what she would do next. This book left me wanting to know more about Kellie and about the 90’s as this decade is represented in Kellie's Diary. This is a series I want to continue reading during 2014.
It has been a while since I have read a book that was so amazing for its simplicity and way of presenting the plot’s situation from the start. Journal entries are generated in a straightforward manner by presenting errors and corrections as a child would have written them in an effort to show their experiences as they are occurring. All entries except the first, are addressed at Barbie, name given to the journal by Kellie. When she composes each diary, Kellie writes as if she was sharing her feelings with a friend. This gives a sense of camaraderie to the interaction between Kellie and her diary.
Authors Thomas Jenner and Angeline Perkins manage to create a unique experience in this character. Kellie has to make decisions that even an adult would find difficult by fear and terror. This girl is bold and wise, has common sense and intelligence, reasons that provoke in me fast interest in the events surrounding this girl. I kept reading so I could know what she would do next. This book left me wanting to know more about Kellie and about the 90’s as this decade is represented in Kellie's Diary. This is a series I want to continue reading during 2014.
May 24, 2017
This was free in the Kindle store and despite not really knowing much about it, I decided I'd download it. It's the graphic novel version of the first part of this collection, which is also available as an ordinary novel. It's a short story, as I believe each individual story is.
As this is only a really short part of the collection, and I don't want to spoil the story, I can't really tell you much. But it is written fantastically, really capturing the voice of a young child. It's based in the early nineties, when several children - and then teachers - start to fall ill and disappear. Kellie is later forced to fight for her life against the "monsters" - most commonly known as zombies. Yep, this is an apocalypse diary written by a small child, alone.
Of course, being "written by a child" means that description - even spelling - is not great. But that is obviously intentional and adds to the overall effect of the book. This particular edition happens to be designed to look like a notebook too, as opposed to the ordinary text of a novel.
I am really tempted to look into buying the whole collection. It really ends quite suddenly and unexpectedly, and I do want to know what happens to Kellie. Does she find her family? Does she even survive in the end? I'm surprised by how much I enjoyed this in the end. 3.5 stars!
As this is only a really short part of the collection, and I don't want to spoil the story, I can't really tell you much. But it is written fantastically, really capturing the voice of a young child. It's based in the early nineties, when several children - and then teachers - start to fall ill and disappear. Kellie is later forced to fight for her life against the "monsters" - most commonly known as zombies. Yep, this is an apocalypse diary written by a small child, alone.
Of course, being "written by a child" means that description - even spelling - is not great. But that is obviously intentional and adds to the overall effect of the book. This particular edition happens to be designed to look like a notebook too, as opposed to the ordinary text of a novel.
I am really tempted to look into buying the whole collection. It really ends quite suddenly and unexpectedly, and I do want to know what happens to Kellie. Does she find her family? Does she even survive in the end? I'm surprised by how much I enjoyed this in the end. 3.5 stars!
September 5, 2016
This little book is an account of a zombie apocalypse through the eyes of a young girl. A good read, but I have a small piece of advice: it’s much easier to read the text-only version of the book. The graphic version can’t be magnified, so I quickly abandoned it.
The story itself, however, is highly entertaining. The zombie thing is the new craze, I know, and I’ve never been crazy about zombies – but this isn’t just a story about undead wind-up dolls. Mostly, it’s the story of a terrified, sure-to-be traumatized little girl. Her innocence and good morals, taught to her by her parents, are heartwarming amidst the gloom of the background; her feelings and experiences as she makes her way through this new wasteland are recorded with great emotion. I may just read #2.
The story itself, however, is highly entertaining. The zombie thing is the new craze, I know, and I’ve never been crazy about zombies – but this isn’t just a story about undead wind-up dolls. Mostly, it’s the story of a terrified, sure-to-be traumatized little girl. Her innocence and good morals, taught to her by her parents, are heartwarming amidst the gloom of the background; her feelings and experiences as she makes her way through this new wasteland are recorded with great emotion. I may just read #2.
July 28, 2016
I didn't know that this was a zombie story, otherwise I wouldn't have downloaded it.
This book is very short, and it doesn't really have an ending. I know it's a part of a series but it still just kind of finishes.
I've seen too many zombie films over the years now to be interested in it anymore, I'm even bored of The Walking Dead show. It's not the fault of the book, or the author as it's written well, but it just doesn't add anything to the genre for me personally.
I won't be continuing with the series, but I do recommend it to those who love zombies, or are wanting to branch out into zombie territory.
This book is very short, and it doesn't really have an ending. I know it's a part of a series but it still just kind of finishes.
I've seen too many zombie films over the years now to be interested in it anymore, I'm even bored of The Walking Dead show. It's not the fault of the book, or the author as it's written well, but it just doesn't add anything to the genre for me personally.
I won't be continuing with the series, but I do recommend it to those who love zombies, or are wanting to branch out into zombie territory.
July 13, 2013
I've never read a zombie story told from the perspective of a child. It was very well done, and the authors did a great job of telling the story from a ten-year-old's perspective. Kellie gets stuck at school during the first few days of the zombie apocalypse, and she records her experiences in a journal while she makes her way through zombie-infested streets to get back to her parents' house.
Kellie's Diary is free on Kindle, and it's the first story in a series. It only took me about thirty minutes to read. I'm definitely going to check out the next book in the series.
Kellie's Diary is free on Kindle, and it's the first story in a series. It only took me about thirty minutes to read. I'm definitely going to check out the next book in the series.
August 16, 2013
Although the fonts made it difficult for me to read, I truly enjoyed this. It is short but its good. I have purchased the second and third entries and I'm looking forward to the fourth. Some may think that it's not as believable as other books may be in the zombie apocalypse genre, yet who can say for sure since I don't recall a zombie apocalypse ever happening. Regardless, it is fiction, if you want realistic then don't read fiction. I just had to put that out there because of a few other reviews.
February 4, 2014
I read the graphic novel version (in epub format) and pretty much read it in one sitting. Why? Because the apocalyptic story, written from the point of view of a child, captured my attention. Imagine people disappearing around you slowly but surely, and you don't know why? I had to know what was going to happen to this child and her reactions to everything.
The story doesn't end with this book (hence the title having a #1 on it!). I like how it grabbed my attention, though, so I immediately went online to order the next available installments. My hunger for more had to be satisfied!
The story doesn't end with this book (hence the title having a #1 on it!). I like how it grabbed my attention, though, so I immediately went online to order the next available installments. My hunger for more had to be satisfied!
May 18, 2013
I love this new perspective on a post-apocalyptic world. Through the eyes of a little girl, you see things in a different light, and imagine things as if you were the same age. It makes you reflect on your childhood and what you would have done in the same situation had you been that age and been faced with the same adversities. Kellie's strength and resilience is inspiring and the story that she tells is captivating. Love this book and can't wait for more!
June 2, 2018
I would rate this about a 3.5
This is a diary by a little girl and it's a account of how she handles a zombie outbreak. It tells of her fears and her struggles to get home and find her parents. It's pretty much what you would expect out of a little girls diary. Misspelled words, choppy sentences, sloppy hand writing. Wish it was longer though I would like to know what happens to her, if she finds her parents or not or does she grow up in that world and become a complete bad ass.
This is a diary by a little girl and it's a account of how she handles a zombie outbreak. It tells of her fears and her struggles to get home and find her parents. It's pretty much what you would expect out of a little girls diary. Misspelled words, choppy sentences, sloppy hand writing. Wish it was longer though I would like to know what happens to her, if she finds her parents or not or does she grow up in that world and become a complete bad ass.
December 11, 2013
This was a free kindle book on amazon and it I was really surprised by how much I enjoyed it. It was a super short read and only took an hour or so to finish. This book is really unique because it is told/written by a little girl who is in the middle of a zombie outbreak. I plan on purchasing book # 2 soon so I can find out what happens.
January 7, 2014
Fun, unique read. If you are looking for a quick escape and something a little different than the typical book format then it's worth the time. Going to definitely purchase the next installments. It grabbed me enough that I want to know what happens next. I kind of like that it was short. Felt like I was reading a comic.
July 15, 2013
I was almost tired of the zombie apocalypse until it came in the form of a diary from a nine year old. Kellie is a great character. Thomas Jenner has written a wonderful book that even those bored and tired with zombies will enjoy.
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