The Terribles #1: Welcome to Stubtoe Elementary by Travis Nichols
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers on July 5, 2022
ISBN: 0593425715
Pages: 240
Genres: Humor
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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“Welcome to Stubtoe Elementary” is the first book in “The Terribles” series by Travis Nichols. The style is similar to “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” or the “StickDog” series with a mixture of illustrations and boxed comics style as well as straight up text. Stubtoe Elementary is where monster children go to school, including vampires, werewolves, invisible people, and gelatinous blobs. Each chapter features a different character and is reminiscent of the “Wayside School” series with plenty of weirdness and humor.

About a third of the book is illustrated, and the style is a lot more cute and funny than scary. This book would be a good option for kids who have already read through the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” or “Star Wars: Jedi Academy” series. Aimed at ages 8-12, this book is a suggested purchase for all school and public libraries.

Reviewed by Kate Radke, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook, ME.