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Class Is Not Dismissed!

by Gitty Daneshvari
307p. 978-0-31603-328-2.
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Gr 4-6 Fine print in their contracts brings the four students introduced in "School of Fear"(Little, Brown, 2009) back for another summer at the secret, exclusive institution created to eliminate extreme phobias. Though the students profess that they are completely cured, headmistress Mrs. Wellington reveals how each one has regressed, necessitating more time with her. Joining Madeleine, Garrison, Theo, and Lulu is a new student, Hyacinth, who is desperately afraid of being alone and friendless. But the unusual phobia-conquering curriculum is put on hold when the children must help Mrs. Wellington and her loyal caretaker discover who is behind the string of recent burglaries-a discovery that leads to even more trouble for the school and its inhabitants. Filled with an eclectic, and often eccentric, cast of characters, this sequel uses the wry humor and outrageous situations that characterized the first book and makes for an entertaining read. Kids may be slightly disappointed in the lack of resolution to the major conflict and hope the story will continue in another volume.-"Amanda Raklovits, Champaign Public Library, IL" Copyright 2010 Media Source Inc.
This School of Fear sequel welcomes a new student whose fear of solitude ironically isolates her from her coveted "besties." It will take all the students working together to save the batty Mrs. Wellington and prevent the school from closing, thus leaving the children terrified forever. Although the characters lack individuality, the story's dark and wacky humor is satisfying.

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