Book Series · 5 Books

Janitors Books

In order from Janitors to Heroes of the Dustbin.

Janitors
Secrets of New Forest Academy
Curse of the Broomstaff
Strike of the Sweepers
Heroes of the Dustbin
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Janitors
Sale price
$958
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Janitors

By Tyler Whitesides

A secret society drains students' smarts. Can two kids stop them?

294 pages· 60,956 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
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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?
In reading order

Janitors Series

5 books · Published 2011–2015

#1
Janitors
#1 in Series
Sale price
$958

Janitors

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

A secret society drains students' smarts. Can two kids stop them?

Secrets of New Forest Academy
Series
Sale price
$958

Secrets of New Forest Academy

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2012

Students battle brainwave-eating creatures and a mysterious academy's secrets.

#3
Curse of the Broomstaff
#3 in Series
Sale price
$958

Curse of the Broomstaff

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2013

A secret society battles to stop magical chaos from destroying the world.

#4
Strike of the Sweepers
#4 in Series
Sale price
$958

Strike of the Sweepers

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2014

Can Spencer and Daisy stop the Sweepers and save education before time runs out?

#5
Heroes of the Dustbin
#5 in Series
Sale price
$958

Heroes of the Dustbin

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2015

Can a few kids and a janitor stop a sinister takeover and save the world?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Janitors series?

There are 5 books in the Janitors series. It began with Janitors in 2011, and the newest book, Heroes of the Dustbin, was published in 2015.

What order should you read the Janitors books in?

Start with Janitors and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.

What ages are the Janitors books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–13, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Janitors book is the longest?

Heroes of the Dustbin is the longest book in the series at 85,762 words (400 pages).

Which Janitors book is the shortest?

Janitors is the shortest at 60,956 words (294 pages).

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