Jennifer W. (GeniusJen) reviewed It's the First Day of School...Forever! on + 5322 more book reviews
Reviewed by Sally Kruger aka "Readingjunky" for TeensReadToo.com
R.L. Stines newest book is reminiscent of the movie "Groundhog Day" but with a twist. As his morning alarm sounds and his mother nags him to get dressed, Artie realizes with dread that today is his first day at a new school.
Events at the breakfast table provide plenty of clues that Arties day is off to a bad start. His little brother spills his juice, making it necessary for Artie to change his shirt, but before he has time to make the needed adjustments, his brother accidentally squirts maple syrup in Arties hair. Since time is ticking away, Arties mother declares that he only has time to wipe off with a wet cloth because he must walk his brother to kindergarten before heading to his own classroom.
Getting to school offers up new challenges. With a little brother jumping in puddles left by last nights rain, Artie must dodge the splashing water. Once outside the elementary school and with the little guy almost safely delivered, a huge tanker truck drives through a large puddle in the street, spraying Arties favorite jeans right across the crotch. Every kid and staff member in the school eyes the front of his pants warily, and Artie knows exactly what they are thinking.
The trouble doesnt end when he reaches his new school. As he stops to greet the principal and ask directions, Arties dog, Wowser, makes an appearance. The silly dog has never followed him before, but hes in rare form today. The dog enthusiastically jumps on the principal and rips the pocket right off the mans new suit jacket. The principal sends Artie on to class, saying he will take care of removing the dog.
When Artie thinks he is safely in his classroom and seated in the only empty desk, he really isnt surprised to find out he is in someone elses seat. Not only does he learn that someone is the school bully, but he also finds out hes not even in the right classroom.
What follows is one tragic event after another. Artie causes the escape of a rare, poisonous scorpion, meets a terrifying member of the school staff when he is sent to the basement bookroom, and ends up leaving a trail of destruction in the cafeteria. It seems like a day that will never end. And as luck would have it Artie might be right about that prediction.
ITS THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOREVER! has plenty of action for its target audience. Id suggest grades 4 through 6 for this one. Stine excels in describing events every school child fears. His young fans will find this one a satisfying read.
R.L. Stines newest book is reminiscent of the movie "Groundhog Day" but with a twist. As his morning alarm sounds and his mother nags him to get dressed, Artie realizes with dread that today is his first day at a new school.
Events at the breakfast table provide plenty of clues that Arties day is off to a bad start. His little brother spills his juice, making it necessary for Artie to change his shirt, but before he has time to make the needed adjustments, his brother accidentally squirts maple syrup in Arties hair. Since time is ticking away, Arties mother declares that he only has time to wipe off with a wet cloth because he must walk his brother to kindergarten before heading to his own classroom.
Getting to school offers up new challenges. With a little brother jumping in puddles left by last nights rain, Artie must dodge the splashing water. Once outside the elementary school and with the little guy almost safely delivered, a huge tanker truck drives through a large puddle in the street, spraying Arties favorite jeans right across the crotch. Every kid and staff member in the school eyes the front of his pants warily, and Artie knows exactly what they are thinking.
The trouble doesnt end when he reaches his new school. As he stops to greet the principal and ask directions, Arties dog, Wowser, makes an appearance. The silly dog has never followed him before, but hes in rare form today. The dog enthusiastically jumps on the principal and rips the pocket right off the mans new suit jacket. The principal sends Artie on to class, saying he will take care of removing the dog.
When Artie thinks he is safely in his classroom and seated in the only empty desk, he really isnt surprised to find out he is in someone elses seat. Not only does he learn that someone is the school bully, but he also finds out hes not even in the right classroom.
What follows is one tragic event after another. Artie causes the escape of a rare, poisonous scorpion, meets a terrifying member of the school staff when he is sent to the basement bookroom, and ends up leaving a trail of destruction in the cafeteria. It seems like a day that will never end. And as luck would have it Artie might be right about that prediction.
ITS THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOREVER! has plenty of action for its target audience. Id suggest grades 4 through 6 for this one. Stine excels in describing events every school child fears. His young fans will find this one a satisfying read.
