Scary School #2: Monsters on the March [Hardcover]

Derek the Ghost (Author), Scott M. Fischer (Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: June 26, 2012 | Age Range: 8 and up | Series: Scary School (Book 2)

In this second book in the Scary School series, the students of Scary School are off to Monster Forest.
 
School may be scary, but the forest has a few frights of its own, including bearodactyls; Captain Pigbeard, fearsome leader of the Monster-Pirates; and his fiancée, Princess Zogette. When Zogette falls in love with Charles and follows him to Scary School, Captain Pigbeard raises his army in pursuit. But what the monster army doesn’t realize is that the teachers and students of Scary School are even more frightening than anything in the Monster Forest.
 
Fans of the Intergalactic Bed and Breakfast series and the Bailey School books will love the way the Scary School series for middle-grade readers mixes spooky scares and laughs.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 3-6-This second book in the series finds the students-some human, some not-on a field trip to Albania to meet the Monster King. In the process, Charles Nukid (the only one to actually wear the school uniform) becomes engaged to marry a monster princess, much to his annoyance. Disaster seems inevitable as the wedding approaches and an army of monsters plans to attack Scary School, but a few last-minute twists tie everything up neatly. Throughout the book, the promise of gore meets very little follow through, and the odd collection of teachers and students, while entertaining, is confusing. Broadly humorous, black-and-white exaggerated cartoons appear throughout. The story takes "off the wall" to a new level, to the point that it becomes tough to follow. Purchase only where Scary School (HarperCollins, 2011) is popular.-Amanda Struckmeyer, Middleton Public Library, Madison, WIα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Review

Praise for Scary School:“For fans of the Wayside and Bailey School series, the Zack Files, [and] Ghostville Elementary.” (Kirkus Reviews )

Praise for Scary School:“[T]his is a laugh-out-loud offering that should find a broad and appreciative audienceamong boys and girls alike.” (Booklist )

Praise for Scary School:“I died laughing. Weird monsters in silly situations. Why didn’t I think of that?” (Dan Gutman, author of My Weird School and The Genius Files )

Praise for Scary School:“Spooky, ooky, and kooky, Scary School reminds me of my middle school.” (Chris Grabenstein, award-winning author of the Haunted Mysteries series )

Praise for Scary School:“Scary School is the perfect combination of hilarious and terrifying. It’s hilarifying!” (E.J. Altbacker, author of the Shark Wars series )

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Product Details

• Age Range: 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (June 26, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061960950
• ISBN-13: 978-0061960956
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #119,397 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Derek is an eleven-year-old ghost who haunts the classrooms and hallways of Scary School, writing down all the spine-tingling often hilarious things that go on there. Despite his ghostly state, Derek still enjoys reading comic books and hopes to one day become a master ninjas. If that doesn't work out, he will continue to share the fun of this very special, very secret school, so all kids can experience the scariest school on earth. Derek the Ghost communicates through the first-time ghost whisperer Derek Taylor Kent, who is a writer and performer in Los Angeles, California.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for kids! December 8, 2012

By Marcella

Format:Hardcover

f you're looking for a great book to get your kids, this is it! I read the first book, Scary School, with my kids last year. They both loved it! So when the next book, Scary School: Monsters on the March, came out both kids were excited to get back to Scary School and Derek the Ghost.
Scary School is not your average school. You'd never get eaten by a dragon, or cursed by a mummy, or go on a field trip to meet the Monster King in public school. However all that and more happens everyday at Scary School. This book centers around Charles Nukid and his unfortunate engagement to Princess Zogette. However, their 'love' threatens to destroy everyone at Scary School and divide a nation. This book is full of interesting and fun characters that children will enjoy. There is never a dull moment or chapter. I love the humor that Derek the Ghost puts into his books. Don't tell your kids, but there's also little educational bits in it as well. All in all this is a fun series to read with your kids, girls and boys alike. Check out [...] for book extras and games.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Imaginary Reads Review - Scary School: Monsters on the March October 6, 2012

By Kris

Format:Hardcover

This is one of my favorite middle-grade fantasy series. Book one was about introducing us to the characters and the school. In a way, this book is much like the first. We are introduced to more characters and their stories, but this book follows a more stream-lined plot. There is a set "bad guy" with the monsters determined to take down Scary School, and the kids determined to protect it and the epic "romance" between Princess Zogette and Charles Nukid.

Boys will love this series for the action, and girls will love the epic romance part (poor Charles). Plus, there are hints that there might be something between Charles and Penny. What really makes the story, however, is how the students get themselves out of various dangerous situations and grow all the more closer for it. There is so much potential for drama at a scary school, especially when various characters misinterpret different situations.

In this book, Derek introduces us to new monsters, some too scary in their adult forms to be illustrated in the text, and old favorites return. Monster Math takes on new significance, and we learn how monster kingdoms can be taken over. The Scary School books are books that adults and children alike will enjoy. I can easily imagine a family reading the books together. As always, gorgeous illustrations accompany the text. I recommend buying a hardcopy, as it makes it all the better to appreciate the beauty of the illustrations in the context of the story.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Another must have August 14, 2012

By KDouglas

Format:Hardcover

I am a school librarian and I could not keep Scary School on the shelves. This next book is just as well written. Derek Kent has done it again. My students have highly anticipated this sequel and they are pleased. If you are a school librarian, teacher, or parent you must get this for your child.
This is the start of a wonderful serious. I can't wait for more.