New York Times bestselling author Jack chabert knows how to keep young readers on the edge of their seats! Pick a book. Grow a reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early Chapter book line, branches, 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 the ninth book of this spooky series, eerie elementary is having an art show. Sam is working on his project for the show when suddenly the clay he's working with comes alive! Then Sam and his friends start seeing signs of mad scientist Orson eerie everywhere. First orson's face mysteriously appears on a painting, then he leads them to a new, secret room in the school. What is Orson up to this time? Is he trying to spread his creepy power outside school grounds yet again? Sam and his friends need to act fast!.
