Trials of the Trash
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2024 · Est. 9 hour read

Trials of the Trash

By Tyler Whitesides

Book #2 in the Janitors School of Garbage series

Young garbologists battle rogue magical trash to save celebrations from chaos.

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304 pages· 64,465 words· Est. 9 hour read
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Landon Murphy's summer takes a wild turn as he battles rogue magical trash monsters threatening celebrations everywhere. With his stepsister Jade and friends, they must unravel the mystery of the Thingamajunks' attacks. As Landon accidentally transforms into a trash leviathan, the stakes rise. Is the elusive Locksmith behind the chaos? With war looming in the landfill, Landon and his team must harness their courage and creativity to trap the Thingamajunks before it's too late. Can they save the world from this trashy menace?

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Three young garbologists must defend the world from new magical trash creations. Landon Murphy never imagined he would spend his summer battling the animated trash monster known as the Megalajunk, and he is eager to continue studying from the wizard-like janitors at the School of Garbage. He’ll need to improve his skills with magical pushbrooms and plungers now that the Thingamajunks have gone rogue. When two Thingamajunks show up at Landon’s mother’s wedding, Landon is desperate to save his family. Using the lock he kept after defeating the Megalajunk, Landon accidentally triggers his own temporary transformation into the trash leviathan. Now, he and his stepsister, Jade Shu, must team up again with Sabra, Dr. Bernard Weizmann, and Daisy Gates to figure out why the Thingamajunks are popping up to ruin parties, weddings, concerts, and other celebrations. Landon suspects the Locksmith is behind the attacks, but information about the mysterious figure is scarce. The questions continue to pile up, but one thing is certain: War is coming to the landfill, and Landon, Jade, and Sabra will need all their courage, creativity, and focus to lay a trap for the Thingamajunks–before it’s too late.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
304
Words
64,465
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Themes & topics
Books about teamworkBooks about secret organizationsBooks about responsibilityBooks about siblingsBooks about magic
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Published
September 3, 2024
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Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
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ISBN
9781639932962

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