The Forest of Hands and Teeth is a 2009 New York Times best-selling post-apocalyptic zombie novel by first-time author Carrie Ryan that is marketed to young adults.

They roam the titular forest, seeking to destroy a band of survivors barricaded inside a walled village deep in the woods.

The Forest of Hands and Teeth debuted in the US to critical acclaim, receiving starred reviews from School Library Journal[1] and Publishers Weekly, which described the book as "fresh and riveting.

"[2] MTV called it "a pretty freakin' amazing, empowering and absolutely thrilling young-adult post-apocalyptic zombie love story.

[5] Seven Star Pictures optioned the film rights to The Forest of Hands and Teeth in 2009, intending to fast-track the project.