No one takes Spencer Zumbro seriously when he tried to warn his classmates about the mysterious things prowling the halls and classrooms of Welcher Elementary School.
8-12 Years
7.7" x 5.3" Paperback
320 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Fantasy & Magic
Series Name: Janitors

Description

About the Book

Twelve-year-old Spencer Zumbro, with the help of his classmate Daisy Gullible Gates, must fight with and against a secret janitorial society that wields wizard-like powers. Who can Spencer and Daisy trust and how will they protect their school and possibly the world? Original.

Book Synopsis

No one takes Spencer Zumbro seriously when he tried to warn his classmates about the mysterious things prowling the halls and classrooms of Welcher Elementary School. But when he sees Marv, the janitor, going after one of the creatures with a vacuum, he knows he's not the only one who can see them.

With the help of his new friends, Daisy, Spencer has to find out what the janitors know. The children's search uncovers the magic taking place behind the scenes of their seemingly ordinary school, where a battle is being waged for the minds of the students. Who can be trusted--and can Spencer and Daisy protect their school and possibly the world?

Review Quotes

Alaska Association of School Librarians' Battle of the Books nominee 2015-2016-- "Alaska Association of School Librarians' Battle of the Books"

"An enormously entertaining book."--Orson Scott Card

--Orson Scott Card

"Entertaining . . . with plenty of twists and turns."--Brandon Mull, author of Fablehaven and Beyonders series
--Brandon Mull

"Action-packed and surprising! Readers will become convinced of the value of telling the truth, while having a lot of fun along the way."--PublishersWeekly
-- "Publishers Weekly"

"An entertaining ruckus."--KirkusReviews
-- "Kirkus Reviews"

About the Author

Tyler Whitesides worked as a janitor at an elementary school to put himself through college. He is the bestselling author of the Janitors series. He graduated from Utah State with a degree in music. In addition to writing YA novels, Tyler is an avid composer and arranger of instrumental music. He and his wife live in Logan, Utah.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.7 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)

Weight: .6 Pounds

Suggested Age: 8-12 Years

Number of Pages: 320

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fantasy & Magic

Series Title: Janitors

Publisher: Shadow Mountain

Format: Paperback

Author: Tyler Whitesides

Language: English

Street Date: June 29, 2012

TCIN: 77911940

UPC: 9781609070656

Item Number (DPCI): 247-65-2983

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.9 inches length x 5.3 inches width x 7.7 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.6 pounds

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Q&A (5)

Q: Who is the main character in the story?

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A: The main character is twelve-year-old Spencer Zumbro, who faces mysterious threats at school.
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Q: Who assists Spencer in his quest?

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A: Spencer is assisted by his classmate, Daisy Gullible Gates, throughout their adventure.
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Q: What genre does this book belong to?

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A: The book falls under the juvenile fiction genre, specifically fantasy and magic.
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Q: What central conflict does Spencer face?

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A: Spencer must confront a secret janitorial society with magical powers while protecting his school.
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