It's the First Day of School...Forever!
What's the Story?
“You’re just worried about your first day in a new school.”
At breakfast, his little brother, Eddie, splashes syrup in his hair, and there’s no time to wash it. Artie has to go to school with syrup-hair. And then, on the way there, he gets splashed by a puddle that makes him look like he wet his pants. It’s not just the first day of school; it’s the worst day of school.
On the second day of school, Artie falls out of bed and hits his head. Hard. He tells his mom he’s dizzy and she says:
“You’re just worried about your first day in a new school.”
Huh? Today is just like the day before. Can Artie find a way to change it, before it’s the first day of school…forever?
What's the Buzz?
"Poor Artie Howard. The kid just can't catch a break. By the time you're done reading, you'll be glad that it's him instead of you." - Kids Reads
"While this concept has been explored by other authors (see Help! I'm Trapped in the First Day of School), this version is definitely unique. Stine's signature blend of horror and humor, combined with an unexpected ending, offers a fresh view on a familiar idea." - Sweet On Books
"The bulk of the book is taken up with the telling of the first first day, but I still wondered how he would keep it fresh as the same events repeated themselves. Well, he did. Artie’s observations and strategies on the subsequent days add life and humor to the story, and of course, there are the zombies." - 5 Minutes for Books
"Ahhh.... R.L. Stine. Does middle-grade horror get any better than this? I think not. As a long time (my whole life, practically) fan of Mr. Stine, I am always stoked when he writes another book." - A Curious Reader
"I liked it because you didn’t know when the day would restart and whether it would be worse or better. It’s really interesting and intriguing and there are a lot of surprising parts." - Kiss the Book
In very short, action-filled chapters, Artie tells his own story, tapping into every kid’s fears and worries about new schools and the beginning of new school years. Artie’s keep-on-going attitude and his ability to find bits of humor in it all will have readers on his side. The genuinely scary encounters in Ardmore’s basement will get kids racing through the pages. And the surprising twist in the end provides the just right explanation for it all. - Read Kiddo Read
Where Can I Learn More?
RL Stine has a site full of games and puzzles and on top of all that, there's even a Naked Chicken Club. (No that's not a new sandwich from Carl's Jr., but it should be.)
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