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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011 · Est. 8.5 hour read
Janitors
Book #1 in the Janitors series
A secret society drains students' smarts. Can two kids stop them?
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294 pages· 60,956 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Twelve-year-old Spencer discovers a secret society of janitors with magical powers draining students' intelligence at Welcher Elementary. With his friend Daisy, he must uncover the truth and protect their school. Who can they trust in this battle for the minds of children? As they delve deeper, the stakes rise, threatening not just their school but possibly the world. Can Spencer and Daisy outsmart the janitors and save the day?
From the publisher
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?
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 294
- Words
- 60,956
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 740L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.1
- F&P level
- ~R
- AR points
- 9
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 145787
Publication
- Published
- June 29, 2012
- First published
- August 3, 2011
- Publisher
- Shadow Mountain
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781609070656
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