My Rotten Life / David Lubar / 160 pages / November Challenge Zombies

Nathan Abercrombie, Accidental Zombie Slayer, Book 1.  Nathan Abercrombie decides to try an experimental formula developed by a friend's eccentric uncle.  Hurt-B-Gone is supposed to make one invulnerable to hurt feelings and angry put downs from school bullies.  It doesn't work quite like its supposed to and Nathan is turning into a zombie.  He friend discovers the antidote but has so much fun finding the ingredients she keeps adding to the list.  Nathan is almost back to normal when he realizes his zombiehood could save the life of his friend.