“All the best times in my life happen at camp,” ten-year-old Sally declares, hugging her bunkmate on the first day of camp. They hadn’t seen each other since the previous summer, but they pick up right where they left off. “It’s because the rules are different here,” Nancy, Sally’s bunkmate, remarks as she finds a…
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Monsters Never Sleep (Preview) – Chapter 1
In this gripping first chapter of Chris Rodgers’ novel Monsters Never Sleep, we delve into the mind of a young billionaire named Cody as he spirals into a state of deep paranoia. Chapter 1 “You don’t hear that?” Cody asks. “The humming sound?.” Cody’s dad shakes his head. “Can I please read this? It’s about…
Get Lost in Vermont – The Vermont Sasquash
Hey, let me tell you a story about the time I ran into the Vermont Sasquatch at the brewery in Middleton. I was just trying to grab some cheap brews when I heard a strange noise coming from the back of the brewery. Being the curious (and slightly inebriated) man that I am, I decided…
Middletown Middle – Story Ten – The Replacement
“Follow the supernatural journey of Benjamin Brown as he becomes the janitor at Middletown Middle and must confront the ghost of the previous janitor, Chaska Washington. With the help of a sympathetic teacher, Benjamin must complete the tasks that the ghost was unable to finish in life and lay him to rest. But Benjamin’s journey as the school’s “doorkeeper” doesn’t end there, as he must continue to protect the school and its students from otherworldly threats for the rest of his lifetime. Will Benjamin be able to find his replacement before it’s too late? Read this eerie tale to find out.”
A Little Too Dark – The Spirit Week Rampage
The Spirit Week Rampage May 2005 In the dimly lit robotics lab of Middletown Middle School, an air of nervous tension hung thick. The four-student team huddled around their poodle-sized creation, WENDI, her cold metallic form unresponsive despite their tireless efforts. Failure was simply not an option – not with the State Robotics Olympics rapidly…
Driving with Whales and Zeppelins
Driving with Whales and Zeppelins Boring. That was how eight-year-old Louis Butler describes visiting Grandpa Charlie’s cottage on the isle of Jersey. The man did not have Nintendo or Cable TV. His telly was an old piece of furniture with plants and books atop it. Visits always consisted of sitting around drinking tea in the…
Middletown Middle – Bus J
March 12, 2020 The ride home on Bus J is always an adventure. It ships the rowdiest kids on the longest ride — a 45-minute trek down Old Bridge Road, through one of the state’s densest forests. It always looked like it was on the verge of nighttime, even on the sunniest days. The man…
Middletown Middle – Menu Monster
February 2018 Principal Sosa: I gave my students the assignment to write three paragraphs summarizing their weekend. One of the kids wrote hundreds. He has unlimited screen time so you imagine how boring his summaries are. Check out his report this week. I’ll need some feedback. WEEKEND WRAP-UP This weekend me and my brother Billy…
Middletown Middle / Chapter Five – The New Girl
Chapter Five – The New Girl September 1953 The Cold War was a scary time for America. The big bad Soviets were the classic villains, with their missiles aimed at the US. It got so bad that folks started building bunkers under their homes, which were strong enough to withstand the end of the world….
A Little Too Dark – The Face Painter
Experience an extraordinary day at Middletown Middle School when second-grader Rose Batty becomes ‘Principal for the Day.’ Follow Rose’s exploits as she mandates the hiring of a retired face painter and accidentally transforms the school event into a fantastical zoo filled with superheroes, animals, and delightful chaos. Read on to discover how this day unfolds in this captivating and humor-filled narrative.