Mom and dad Quote by Zack Zombie
““Pumpkin Heads to all come to the soccer field?” Alex asked. “Somebody is going to have to go throughout town, get their attention and lure them back here,” Steve said. I thought about Old Man Jenkins and his Zombie Horse, Ed. But since Mr. Jenkins was only half the Zombie he used to be, I realized that it was going to be up to me. “I’ll do it,” I said. “I’ll just ride Ed, the Zombie horse, throughout town and get the Pumpkin Heads to chase me back here.” “Way to go, Zombie!” Steve said. “That settles it. Alex, you and Ms. Ursula get the potion to the school’s water supply that’s connected to the sprinkler system. The guys and I will keep the rest of the Pumpkin Heads busy on the soccer field. Right, guys?” “Gulp! Uh, yeah sure…” the guys said. “Except you, Creepy, you can sit this one out,” Steve said. I told my Mom and Dad what I had to do. They didn’t like it, but they knew it was the only way to help save everybody. I stooped down and asked Old Man Jenkins if I could borrow Ed for one last ride. “You’re””
About This Quote
Source Novel: *Zombie High* (fictional) by Zack Zombie
A group devises a plan using a half‑zombie horse to lure dangerous creatures away, showing teamwork and sacrifice.
In simple terms: Team uses a zombie horse to distract enemies.
Cooperate and sacrifice for the greater good.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school crisis
- monster chase
- resourceful problem solving
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What ethical dilemmas arise when using sentient beings as tools?
- How does leadership emerge in crisis?
Relying on a half‑zombie may be risky and unpredictable.