Classes Are Canceled!: A Branches Book
(eBook)

Will Eerie Elementary be torn down? Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Eerie Elementary is falling apart! Floors are splitting, walls are crumbling, and students are in serious danger! Principal Winik announces that the school must be torn down. But Sam, Lucy, and Antonio are not sure that is the answer . . . Could this all be part of Orson Eerie's plan to live forever? Sam and his friends must work fast to find out! Praise for The School is Alive! (Eerie Elementary #1):"The plot and twisted storyline will serve the beginning chapter book reader well. Word choice, action, and crisp sketches support the story, allowing early readers to develop ideas and easily follow the plot." -- Library Media Connection"Give this early chapter book to readers who want something scary but aren't ready for the 'Goosebumps' or 'Scream Street' series." -- School Library Journal"Dynamic, cartoonish illustrations amp up the action, and fun onomatopoeia provides atmosphere. . . . Readers who relish the action of Dav Pilkey's Ricky Ricotta series and . . . R.L. Stine's Rotten School titles may want to enroll at Eerie Elementary." -- Booklist"Chabert hits just the right horror note for transitional readers, with thrills that include a dash of absurd humor and fall tactfully short of being truly frightening. . . . This {is} a worthy and creepy addition to the Branches series." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksPraise for The Locker Ate Lucy! (Eerie Elementary #2):"A good fit for readers not quite ready for Lovecraft Middle School or Goosebumps." -- Booklist Jack Chabert is the New York Times bestselling author of the Poptropica graphic novel series. He is also the creator and author of the Eerie Elementary series with Scholastic Branches. Jack Chabert is a pen name for Max Brallier. Max is the author of more than 20 books for children, including the Mister Shivers early reader series, Galactic Hot Dogs, and the New York Times bestselling The Last Kids on Earth middle-grade series. He lives in New York City with his wife, Alyse. Visit the author at MaxBrallier.com. Matt Loveridge likes to draw subjects that expose the lighter side of life, so he loves illustrating children's books! He has illustrated several children's book series, including Dragon Masters written by Tracey West. Matt lives in Utah with his beautiful, supportive wife and their three rambunctious kids (who are a constant source of inspiration!). TABLE OF CONTENTS1: Plaque Attack!2: Just the Beginning...3: A Dangerous Day4: Gym Class Chaos!5: Dodgeball Disaster!6: School's Out7: The End of Orson?8: From Bad to Worse9: The Plan is Revealed10: STOP!11: Antonio's Quick Thinking12: Town Square Scares13: No Time to Waste14: Danger at Dawn15: Tickle Fight!16: Not Over Yet... Praise for The School is Alive! (Eerie Elementary #1):"The plot and twisted storyline will serve the beginning chapter book reader well. Word choice, action, and crisp sketches support the story, allowing early readers to develop ideas and easily follow the plot." -- Library Media Connection"Give this early chapter book to readers who want something scary but aren't ready for the 'Goosebumps' or 'Scream Street' series." -- School Library Journal"Dynamic, cartoonish illustrations amp up the action, and fun onomatopoeia provides atmosphere. . . . Readers who relish the action of Dav Pilkey's Ricky Ricotta series and . . . R.L. Stine's Rotten School titles may want to enroll at Eerie Elementary." -- Booklist"Chabert hits just the right horror note for transitional readers, with thrills that in...