Dan Gutman

The playground at Ella Mentry School is usually just for recess, but tonight it is the site of a very weird sleepover. A.J. and his friends are gathered around a glowing campfire, toasting marshmallows and singing silly songs under the stars. It seems like the perfect evening until the scary stories begin. Ryan, Alexia, Michael, Andrea, Neil, Emily, and A.J. take turns making up the creepiest tales they can think of. But as the stories get spookier, a strange noise echoes from the dark woods nearby. You will be sitting on the edge of your seat wondering if their terrifying stories have actually woken up a real monster. Join the gang for a hilarious and spooky night filled with games, puzzles, and lots of laughs. You will love trying to solve the mystery of what is really hiding in the shadows right outside their school.

School is finally letting out, and A.J. is dreaming about all the amazing, completely relaxing things he is going to do on his epic summer vacation. But his perfect sunny plans quickly turn into a total nightmare when three incredibly familiar spirits suddenly appear right in front of him. You will go on a wacky, magical journey as these strange ghosts show A.J. visions of his summers from the past, the present, and the future! They are on a desperate mission to convince him to change his bad habits before it is too late. Will A.J. actually learn his lesson and leave his mischievous ways behind, or will this highly anticipated vacation turn into a massive, unforgettable bummer? Dive into this wildly funny chapter book that puts a hilarious twist on a classic ghost story, packed with silly surprises that will keep you laughing all summer long.

Summer vacation is slipping away, and heading back to class is right around the corner! But when a fierce tropical storm forces A.J. to end his vacation early, he faces his worst nightmare: staying at his annoying rival Andrea's house. You will laugh out loud as cabin fever sets in and the two of them drive everyone completely crazy. To solve the problem, their parents send them off to Camp Ockatollyquay. There is just one massive catch, it is a bizarre camp specifically designed to get kids ready for school! Join A.J., Andrea, and the rest of the Ella Mentry gang as they rally together to turn a boring educational camp into the ultimate summer adventure. Packed with hilarious teamwork and wacky challenges, this fast-paced chapter book guarantees you will end your summer on an unforgettable, laugh-out-loud note before the school bell finally rings.

The holiday season has arrived, but a peaceful trip to the local mall quickly turns into absolute chaos! A.J. and the Ella Mentry gang are hoping to see Santa Claus and spread some winter cheer. Instead, they stumble right into the middle of a massive crowd of screaming fans. A famous young rapper named Cray-Z is throwing a surprise holiday concert right next to the decorations, and his fans are going totally bananas! You will be laughing as A.J. and his friends get swept up in the wild, thumping music and the uncontrollable crowd. If they want to save their special holiday trip, they are going to need a serious winter miracle. Unwrap a hilarious holiday adventure filled with loud music, frantic shopping, and crazy surprises. You will love watching the gang try to restore order to the weirdest and loudest winter celebration ever.