In this short horror novel for middle-grade readers, ten-year-old Zack discovers a hidden horror after he hears a weird noise coming from the walls of his school gymnasium.
Scritch, scratch…
One day after floor hockey practice, ten-year-old Zack hears some strange sounds in the school gym. But he's the only one in there. It sounds like scratching...and it's coming from inside the walls. As he investigates, he wonders what could be making the sound. Giant spiders? The ghost of a construction worker buried alive when the school was built? Zack soon discovers that the school custodian has not been doing a good job of keeping the school clean.
The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Key Selling Points
- Ten-year old Zack uncovers a disgusting vermin problem in his school in this fast-paced horror novel for middle-grade readers, reminiscent of Goosebumps.
- Follows a topical plot line featuring plagues and infestations.
- This suspenseful read will keep readers engaged with its resourceful protagonist, high gross-out factor and relatable school setting.
- This is the third book in the Orca Shivers series, a series that will thrill readers with spine-tingling tales of horror, suspense and mystery. These fast-paced novels with intriguing original illustrations are a great high-interest choice for middle-grade readers.
