Synopses & Reviews
On the first day of school, Artie falls out of his bed and hits his head. Hard. He tells his mom he's dizzy and she says, "You're just worried about your first day in a new school." At breakfast, his little brother, Eddie, splashes syrup in his hair, and there's no time to wash it. Artie has to go to school with syrup-hair. And then, on the way there, he gets splashed by a puddle that makes him look like he wet his pants. It's not just the first day of school; it's the worst day of school. On the second day of school, Artie falls out of bed and hits his head. Hard. He tells his mom he's dizzy and she says, "You're just worried about your first day in a new school." Huh? Today is just like the day before. Can Artie find a way to change it, before it's the first day of school…forever? "A fast and goofy romp" (Booklist) that "delivers the hilarity and horror that readers love" (School Library Journal), from the master of children's horror, R.L. Stine.
Review
“A preteen horror take on Groundhog Day . . . . Great fun as ever, supplied by genre’s most prolific and reliable master.” –Kirkus Reviews
Review
“R.L. Stine, author of the Goosebumps series, brings his unique blend of storytelling, suspense, humor and horror to It’s the First Day of School . . . Forever! . . . . Stine’s many fans will not be disappointed in this book, and anyone who likes mysteries, humor or scary books will enjoy it as well.” --BookPage
“Stine excels in describing events every school child fears. His young fans will find this one a satisfying read.” –TeensReadToo.com
“A preteen horror take on Groundhog Day . . . . Great fun as ever, supplied by genre’s most prolific and reliable master.” –Kirkus Reviews
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"Stine takes the normal anxieties of childhood—in this case, the first day at a new school—and blends exaggerated humor with a few equally exaggerated moments of horror in a fast and goofy romp. Lots of fun for Stine fans.”
--Booklist “As usual, Stine delivers the hilarity and horror that readers love, and his mastery of sustaining mood will not disappoint. The humor and descriptive first, first day of school allow for faster pacing in the subsequent days, and kids will love the twist at the end.”
--SLJ“Stine's signature blend of horror and humor, combined with an unexpected ending, offers a fresh view on a familiar idea.” -ABC New York
“The genuinely scary encounters in Ardmores basement will get kids racing through the pages. And the surprising twist in the end provides the just right explanation for it all.” -ReadKiddoRead.com
“R.L. Stine, author of the Goosebumps series, brings his unique blend of storytelling, suspense, humor and horror to Its the First Day of School . . . Forever! . . . . Stines many fans will not be disappointed in this book, and anyone who likes mysteries, humor or scary books will enjoy it as well.” --BookPage
“Stine excels in describing events every school child fears. His young fans will find this one a satisfying read.” -TeensReadToo.com
“A preteen horror take on Groundhog Day . . . . Great fun as ever, supplied by genres most prolific and reliable master.” -Kirkus Reviews
Review
“Matthew Brown voices smart-mouthed Artie, capturing his mounting terror as oddly familiar events spiral out of control and his efforts to change things make matters worse... With its surprising and satisfying conclusion, this tale will not disappoint Stines main fans.” - School Library Journal
“Artie is pretty lovable. You have to root for this kid who is trying to do everything right, but ends up doing everything wrong, even when hes lived through it once or twice.” - 5 Minutes for Books
“An engaging and welcome addition to childrens library audiobook collections, highly recommended.” - The Midwest Book Review
"Stine takes the normal anxieties of childhood—in this case, the first day at a new school—and blends exaggerated humor with a few equally exaggerated moments of horror in a fast and goofy romp. Lots of fun for Stine fans.” --Booklist “As usual, Stine delivers the hilarity and horror that readers love, and his mastery of sustaining mood will not disappoint. The humor and descriptive first, first day of school allow for faster pacing in the subsequent days, and kids will love the twist at the end.” --SLJ
“Stine's signature blend of horror and humor, combined with an unexpected ending, offers a fresh view on a familiar idea.” -ABC New York
“The genuinely scary encounters in Ardmores basement will get kids racing through the pages. And the surprising twist in the end provides the just right explanation for it all.” -ReadKiddoRead.com
“R.L. Stine, author of the Goosebumps series, brings his unique blend of storytelling, suspense, humor and horror to Its the First Day of School . . . Forever! . . . . Stines many fans will not be disappointed in this book, and anyone who likes mysteries, humor or scary books will enjoy it as well.” --BookPage
“Stine excels in describing events every school child fears. His young fans will find this one a satisfying read.” -TeensReadToo.com
“A preteen horror take on Groundhog Day . . . . Great fun as ever, supplied by genres most prolific and reliable master.” -Kirkus Reviews
Review
"Stine takes the normal anxieties of childhood—in this case, the first day at a new school—and blends exaggerated humor with a few equally exaggerated moments of horror in a fast and goofy romp. Lots of fun for Stine fans.”
--Booklist “As usual, Stine delivers the hilarity and horror that readers love, and his mastery of sustaining mood will not disappoint. The humor and descriptive first, first day of school allow for faster pacing in the subsequent days, and kids will love the twist at the end.”
--SLJ“Stine's signature blend of horror and humor, combined with an unexpected ending, offers a fresh view on a familiar idea.” -ABC New York
“The genuinely scary encounters in Ardmores basement will get kids racing through the pages. And the surprising twist in the end provides the just right explanation for it all.” -ReadKiddoRead.com
“R.L. Stine, author of the Goosebumps series, brings his unique blend of storytelling, suspense, humor and horror to Its the First Day of School . . . Forever! . . . . Stines many fans will not be disappointed in this book, and anyone who likes mysteries, humor or scary books will enjoy it as well.” --BookPage
“Stine excels in describing events every school child fears. His young fans will find this one a satisfying read.” -TeensReadToo.com
“A preteen horror take on Groundhog Day . . . . Great fun as ever, supplied by genres most prolific and reliable master.” -Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
The newest middle-grade horror by bestselling Goosebumps author, R. L. Stine, is a kids worst nightmare—the first day of school…again…and again…and again. Forever.
About the Author
Before R. L. STINE made his name as the Stephen King of childrens literature, he was the author of humorous fiction and an editor of Bananas magazine. He is the bestselling author of more than three hundred books, including the phenomenally bestselling Goosebumps series. Its the First Day of School . . . Forever! is Stines first book with Feiwel and Friends.