Scary School (Scary School, #1)

[bookishzelda]

This is definitely a pick you up read, which I just so happen to need. I found myself laughing quite a bit through it, even though I suppose it has sinister overtone. Kids do die at Scary School but with each death comes a life lesson and a chance to reborn as something else. It's almost like a game to see what you can get reincarnated to. Well maybe the kids didn't see that way but I think I would have. I'm glad that we also find out what happened to Derek the Ghost, the narrator of the story.I really enjoyed the way that the chapters were laid out; they seemed to be like short stories that let you get to know each of the unique characters. Then it all came together at the end for the Ghoul Games.

I thought the flow of this book was perfect for its targeted age group. It’s definitely something that I would have my son or daughter read. The illustrations that went along with each of the chapters/characters were a really nice bonus. I found myself looking forward to stumbling across the next image of another teacher or student. I don’t think there was a character that I didn’t like, they all had something endearing about them. There were some funny characters that referenced some classics....Like Jason who wears a hockey mask because...well you just have to read it. Things like the gave me a little chuckle.

I found this book entertaining even as an adult and I'm sure it would be hilariously fun for a kid too. I think this series is easy to get addicted to.