The Book Without Words, a Fable of Medieval Magic / Avi / 232 pages / November Challenge Zombies

Booklist says "Avi reigns supreme in building Gothic atmosphere, and children will be thrilled by the ghostly scenes of fog-shrouded cemeteries and villains reduced to a foul lump of putrid muck!"  It is 1046 England and young Sybil's master has died.  Unbeknownst to her he has stolen the Book Without Words and is using it to achieve immortality - at Sybil's expense.  With the help of two green eyed young men, she buries the body only to see it resurrected.  A mysterious monk entreats her to return the book to him to prevent further misuse.  This will surely appeal to all as a spooky suspense tale with an important message - a true fable.