Sam Ricks

Do you ever feel like grown-ups have one set of rules for themselves and a completely different set for you? Well, Iggy knows exactly how that feels! In this funny story, Iggy discovers that making money is good for grown-ups, but when he tries it, suddenly it's a big problem. And what about finding cool stuff on the sidewalk? For adults, it's 'finders keepers,' but when Iggy unearths something truly amazing, he gets into big trouble instead. Poor Iggy! He just can't figure out why he's being blamed for things he was never told not to do. Get ready to laugh along as Iggy navigates these puzzling grown-up rules and sets out to do something so incredible, it just might be legendary. Join this lovable troublemaker on his latest adventure!

Have you ever heard the phrase, one thing led to another? Usually, that means things turned out great. But for a kid like Iggy, it usually means disaster is right around the corner! It all starts when Iggy gets a completely normal, perfectly fine idea. But then, as always, things start to go wrong. Before he knows it, the school principal is involved, a basketball goes flying, and Iggy is soaring right through the air! How did a simple idea turn into such a giant mess? It is pretty hard to explain, but it is definitely going to be hilarious. Follow Iggy as he tries his best to stay out of trouble, only to find himself right in the middle of it again. He might finally learn that his wild actions actually affect the people around him. Well, maybe he will almost learn it! Get ready for non-stop laughs and a totally unforgettable adventure.

Mo Jackson is back, and this time he is taking his skills to the soccer field! Mo might be the smallest kid on his team, but he has the biggest heart and a true love for the game. He practices hard, runs fast, and always tries his best. But when it comes to kicking the ball past the goalie, Mo's little legs just don't seem to have enough power. With an important game on the line, Mo has to figure out how to make his kick count. Will he find the perfect moment to help his team score? Filled with humor, relatable struggles, and a whole lot of determination, this engaging early reader is perfect for young sports fans. It proves that with a little practice and a lot of teamwork, anyone can be a star player!

Eerie Elementary is one scary school!

This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!

In this first book in the series, Sam Graves discovers that his elementary school is ALIVE! Sam finds this out on his first day as the school hall monitor. Sam must defend himself and his fellow students against the evil school! Is Sam up to the challenge? He'll find out soon enough: the class play is just around the corner. Sam teams up with friends Lucy and Antonio to stop this scary school before it's too late!

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Sam Graves discovers that his elementary school is alive and plotting against the students, and,as hall monitor, it is his job to protect them--but he will need some help from his friends.

Grab your glove and get ready to cheer for the most determined player on the field! Baseball season has finally arrived, and Mo Jackson is absolutely thrilled to play with his team, the Lions. He has his uniform on and his eye on the ball. There is just one little problem: Coach Marie always has Mo batting last, and he always gets stuck playing way out in right field. The worst part? No baseballs ever seem to fly out to right field! Mo feels like he is just waiting around, but he knows he has what it takes to help his team. Will he finally get his big chance to step up to the plate and smash a game-winning hit? This funny and highly motivational story is perfect for early readers. It is a heartwarming tale about patience, passion for sports, and never giving up on your dreams!

Meet nine-year-old Iggy Frangi. He really is not a bad kid. Sure, he has done a few things that people might call bad, but no one ever gets hurt, so it is never a big deal. What is a little spilled pancake batter here and there? People just get upset over nothing. Iggy completely believes that his actions are perfectly fine, until the day he comes up with the Best Idea Ever. Unfortunately, it quickly turns into the Worst Idea of All Time. For the first time, Iggy is actually very, very sorry for what he did. What exactly happened to make the neighborhood's biggest troublemaker apologize? You will have to read the story to find out! Get ready to laugh out loud as Iggy proves that he will definitely not think before acting, he will absolutely not play the cello, and he is guaranteed to bring non-stop fun to every page.

It is a beautiful, sunny day at the beach, and Mo is ready for some fun! He and his parents are excited to spend the day by the ocean, but there is just one problem: the water is way too cold for swimming. Instead of sitting on the sand, Mo and his dad decide to go for a walk and quickly spot some friends playing an exciting game of volleyball. Mo has never played before, but he is eager to learn. After figuring out the rules, Mo and his dad jump right onto the court to help serve, set, and spike the ball over the net. The game is incredibly close, and soon the score is perfectly tied. The pressure is on! Can Mo, the smallest boy on the team, use his quick reflexes to score the final, game-winning point? Dive into this fun, fast-paced sports story about teamwork and trying your best.

After their friend Lucy disappears into her locker, Sam and Antonio follow a trail of clues that leads them through the locker and deep inside the school. Will they find Lucy? Will they learn why the school is "alive"?

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Only a week into his job as hall monitor and class protector, Sam Graves and his friends Lucy and Antonio are trying to uncover the secrets of Eerie Elementary, their living and malevolent school--and then Lucy gets eaten by her locker.

Sam, Antonio, and Lucy get trapped in a monstrous hedge maze! Will they ever find their way out?

This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!

Sam, Antonio, and Lucy are passing around a soccer ball at recess when something strange happens... They soon find themselves in a fog-filled jungle! The grass and trees have come alive, growing high into the sky. And the friends discover that it's not just the school itself that's alive -- it's everything on the school grounds! Sam, Antonio, and Lucy must find their way out of a monstrous hedge maze in time to rescue the rest of the students!

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At the end of recess at Eerie Elementary, everything on the school grounds suddenly comes alive and turns into a fog-filled jungle maze intent on trapping and disposing of hall monitor Sam Graves and his friends Antonio and Lucy.

Get ready to hit the court with Mo Jackson! Mo absolutely loves basketball, and he is determined to be the best player he can be. There is just one little problem: he is the shortest kid on the team. While the other players are easily tossing the ball across the court, Mo struggles to launch his passes high enough to reach his teammates. With the big championship game fast approaching, Mo knows he has to figure out a new strategy. Can he learn the perfect way to pass the ball and help his team score the winning points? This funny and highly relatable early reader celebrates perseverance, teamwork, and the idea that you don't have to be the biggest player to make the biggest impact. Perfect for sports-loving kids building their reading confidence!