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    Tales from Lovecraft Middle School: Books 1-3: #1 Professor Gargoyle, #2 The Slither Sisters, #3 Teacher's Pest

    Written by Charles Gilman

    Narrated by Kristoffer Tabori

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    About this audiobook

    Strange things are happening at Lovecraft Middle School. Rats are leaping from lockers. Students are disappearing.  The school library is a labyrinth of secret corridors. And the science teacher is acting very peculiar - in fact, he just might be a monster-in-disguise.  Twelve-year-old Robert Arthur knew that seventh grade was going to be weird, but this is ridiculous!
     
    Professor Gargoyle (Volume I in the Tales from Lovecraft Middle School series) is full of bizarre beasts, strange mysteries, and nonstop adventure. You won't believe your ears!

    This second novel in the Tales from Lovecraft Middle School series begins right where Professor Gargoyle ended. Seventh-grader Robert Arthur has discovered that two of his classmates are actually sinister snake-women in disguise. Even worse, his new middle school is full of "gates" to a terrifying alternate dimension - a haunted mansion full of strange spirits and monstrous beasts. For Robert to protect his teachers and classmates, he'll need to return to this haunted dimension with his best friends Glenn and Karina. Can they uncover the secrets of Lovecraft Middle School before it's too late?
     
    DON'T BE FOOLED by his friendly smile, his perfect manners, or his shiny red apple. Student council president Howard Mergler is actually a sinister bug-monster in disguise-and he's summoning swarms of roaches, wasps, fleas, and head lice into the corridors of Lovecraft Middle School!  Twelve-year-old Robert Arthur is the only student who can stop him--but he'll need help from his best friends: the school bully, the school ghost, and an extremely courageous two-headed rat.
     
    Teacher's Pest, the third novel in the Lovecraft Middle School series, begins right where Professor Gargoyle and The Slither Sisters ended-with more action, more adventure, and more outrageous monsters!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateMay 7, 2013
    ISBN9780385368445
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    Tales from Lovecraft Middle School: Books 1-3: #1 Professor Gargoyle, #2 The Slither Sisters, #3 Teacher's Pest

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    • 5/5
      This is the fourth book in the TALES FROM LOVECRAFT MIDDLE SCHOOL series, and as I expected, it delights. The series begins with PROFESSOR GARGOYLE. Each hardcover features a lenticular image that shifts a normal teacher or student into his/her/their demonic alter egos, an image that foreshadows the story within. The premise: Robert Arthur is moved to Lovecraft Middle School, a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility built over the old Tillinghast Mansion site. Oops. Naturally, a connection to the old mansion (which mysteriously disappeared with its inhabitants) still exists, and even more naturally, Robert is the one to find it. In this installment, it is nearly Valentine's Day and Lovecraft Middle School, among other more supernatural occurrences, also has to deal with a blizzard. It's Robert to the rescue, along with his best friend (and former bully), his two-headed rat, and a ghost. There are plenty of otherworldly creatures and mild scares, making this an excellent readaloud for a Lovecraft-fan parent to his/her horror-loving child. If you've read Lovecraft, the references will tickle you, but you won't be lost if you haven't.Highly recommended for reluctant readers who need a page-turner, anyone who enjoys horror, and boys who only like books with boy protagonists.Source disclosure: I received a copy of this book courtesy of the publisher.
    • 5/5
      AHH! I thought I wrote a review for this already! Ooops!Hands down this is one of the best children's series ever. Yup. I said it. And the best part is, you can pick up any book and start from there. You don't need to have read the previous books to enjoy it. I did email the author recently, asking where the 5th one was because this one ended on such a cliffhanger. He said hopefully later this year. I am so waiting for it. When I eventually have children, I can't wait to read this to them.
    • 5/5
      These books are awesome - The whole family enjoys them... Recommended as a great fantasy series for anyone's bookshelf.
    • 5/5
      I do not know where Charles Gilman got the idea for this series but I praise him. Substitute Creature is as good as, if not better than the previous books in the series. My daughters have both loved reading the series. Robert is the hero and this time he is saving his mother and class mates from being eaten by the Old Ones.

      This didn’t let us down at all. The main characters are growing up in front of our very eyes, having read all of the series you will notice this.

      The book cover is fantastic and certainly a selling point directed at children. It’s creepy but not enough to cause bad nightmares and full of adventure.

      It was well written and the illustration is brilliant. I have a 7 and 16 year old and they have both read it cover to cover and asked if there will be another book.
    • 3/5
      From my nine-year-old son: "This book was not as scary as the other three. The only bad thing about it is that I thought Tillinghast was supposed to be scary and taking over the school. He didn't seem as much of a scary monster in this one. The plot was more about moving the "Old Ones" to the mansion rather than trying to damage the school, replace people there, etc. I think it would have been better if it had something to do with the students."I read the book, and I enjoyed it better than the previous few. It was a bit more on the psychological horror rather than the gross-out horror, and I liked the character of Katrina, and Robert's thoughts about what was the best thing to do.Enjoyable, with good illustrations, and I will keep reading the series. I think it's aimed more at grades 4-6 rather than 6-8, but perhaps I just have an advanced reader.
    • 3/5
      A snowstorm traps students of Lovecraft Middle School through the night. Robert and Glenn fight against the evil Mr Tillinghast and his monsters with the help of a ghost and 2 headed rat.I haven't read the others in the series and not sure if this would have increased the likeability for me.
    • 4/5
      Out of the four books - I think I enjoyed this one the most. It started out with some good thrills and just kept moving along with them till the end with a great shocker! I'm excited for the next one and so is my nephew. This line of books is really keeping him interested and being short/action packed enough to keep his attention the whole book.
    • 4/5
      Creepy Fun! I give it 4.5 Stars!What I liked: The book opened with a great hook – the MCs, Robert and Glenn, in a perilous situation. I wasn’t sure how it would be reading the fourth book in a series (not having read any of the others), but I did not feel lost. The author gives you bits throughout, so you learn about the alternate dimension of Tillinghast Manor, where the creatures come from, and that the MCs are fighting against the evil from it.It was an easy and fun read. Great for elementary and middle school kids. I wondered if it would be scary, but it’s wasn't. It gives just enough "bizarre" to be really interesting, but nothing gory that would cause children to have nightmares. Loved the front cover (the teacher-turning-to-creature hologram effect). That in itself is a GREAT hook for kids who want a scare!Loved, loved, LOVED the artwork throughout (illustrated by Eugene Smith).What I didn’t like: I’d like to know the characters a little better. They are somewhat flat. What do they like? What do they feel and hope and dream? Maybe readers get to know them better in the previous books and therefore it isn’t necessary in Book Four, but since I haven’t read the other books, I don’t know. Overall: Kids will like this book...and they will want to read the others. It's just the right amount of creepy fun to bring you back for more!
    • 5/5
      Review based on ARC.Yes, best yet. I know I said that about the last one, but *fortunately* they keep getting better! I'm ever impressed with Gilman's ability to creep in so few pages. This is, as with the others in the series, a book aimed at a 7/8-12 year old audience. And definitely kids with a stronger stomach and a penchant for the creepy. This one is creepiest yet. Robert and Glenn continue their adventures with the Tillinghast mansion and the Lovecraft middle school which they both attend. They find a new portal to the mansion that... lands them in a difficult situation. Caught by the janitor after their near escape, Robert and Glenn find themselves making up stories to avoid having to explain the truth, which adults clearly never believe in these stories. The janitor, however, tells Robert he will tell his mother (now the nurse at the school), and Robert sees problems on the horizon. Before Maniac Mac has a chance to tell Robert's mother, however, there is declared a weather emergency as a blizzard finds itself centered over Lovecraft and the school is sent home.Robert and his mother are, of course, last to leave since she is seeing to the well-being of the kids, and they ultimately find themselves caught in a place they'd rather not be, joined by Karina, Miss Carcasse (heh heh) the substitute librarian, Maniac Mac, and other creatures from ... other places. And that is saying enough! The story is creepy enough, Miss Carcasse is creepy enough, and we meet an individual who has heretofore been only discussed in the 3rd person! I like that Gilman continues his overall plot with each book.My only complaint is really that the book is REALLY aimed at a younger audience. It's a simple book with a simple plot and simple prose. Although the story is something that could be made into a young adult or adult novel with some real bite, Gilman is writing for the younger audience. Yeah, that's not really a criticism of the book, just a complaint in my favor. ;) I have sent, given, and recommended this book to many kids in my life. FOUR AND A HALF out of five stars.This and other reviews can be found at AllBookReviewer.blogspot.com
    • 4/5
      Lovely middle school tale in the tradition of R.L. Stine. Any self-respecting middle school student would love this book. I enjoyed it myself.
    • 4/5
      Another success in the Lovecraft Middle School series! As a librarian, I am pleased to see this series becoming more and more popular with the Juvenile Fiction set, mainly those in high levels of grade school. It is unique enough not to be considered a "rip off" of other series, and the stories will appeal to both girls and boys. Recommended for any middle level reader!
    • 4/5
      The story was a fun read, the horror element was not overplayed in a manner that one might expect for it to induce nightmares among its intended audience, and so long as one doesn't worry overmuch about what moral lessons a child might perceive about hiding lessons from adults as one perhaps overcautious reviewer suggested, this seems like a good series for any young reader with an interest in horror/fantasy. While I haven't read the first three volumes in the series, I would likely rather enjoy doing so, and probably would enjoy reading the series through to its conclusion. The story was paced fairly well, the personalities of the characters seemed sufficiently developed in the brief span of the book, and it seems like a story that young readers could enjoy without feeling overly challenged by, which I think is important in cultivating an actual enjoyment of reading in children. Not everything has to have moral lessons or advanced vocabulary, sometimes you want them to just sit down and enjoy a good read, and I think this may be just the sort of book for that purpose.
    • 4/5
      For young readers, especially those who like Goosebumps and Fear Street, should take a look at the TALES FROM LOVECRAFT MIDDLE SCHOOL young adult series. However, although it says "young adult series", I feel this is better suited to those on the younger end or whose reading level is not advanced. For that, I would agree with other reviewers that Gaiman and Harry Potter books are more their speed.This is an entertaining and short read that along with a stack of similar reads, will be great for traveling, camping, or taking along when having to spend time in a waiting room.
    • 4/5
      An unexpected blizzard has left members of Lovecraft Middle School snowbound. Robert, his mother, "Maniac" Mac the janitor, Karina (a ghost who is trapped in LMS, regardless of weather) and the extra creepy Miss Carcasse are trapped for the night in the powerless building that also happens to double as a portal into the hell dimension of Tillinghast Mansion. Safe and sound, right? Who are we kidding, these people are doomed.Mr. Gilman continues his streak of creeptastic middle grade horror that would make any "Goosebumps" fan jump out of their seat. I've enjoyed the trajectory of the series so far, and I'm looking forward to what will come next.A note: That cover is terrifying. I was fine with a demon teacher, snake-headed twins and Bug Boy, but Wide-Awake-Cadaver-Teacher is too much for me. Every time I put the book down, I had to put it face down. Don't want to accidentally get a gander at that. Of course, all of this practically ensures that my kids are going to love it.
    • 4/5
      This is just the kind of spooky series I enjoyed as a kid (and still enjoy now!). I must admit, this was the first book I have read so far from the series and I really hate when I can't start at the beginning. Although I was able to follow the storyline I'm sure there were details I missed. I definitely plan to go back to books 1-3. This was a quick, fun read with a catchy black and white drawing in each chapter. The action starts on the first page with students from Lovecraft Middle School stranded on a snowy building ledge. A blizzard has trapped them along with some mysterious creatures. The characters are clever and brave exciting adventures. This ends with a good set up for another book. Great covers too! Thank you to LibraryThing for an arc in exchange for my honest review.
    • 4/5
      This is the second book I have received in this series and I have enjoyed each book very much. Aimed at kids who are in middle school, this is a good introduction to horror stories for young kids. The stories are about a middle school attended by Robert Arthur. He and his friends Glenn and Karina are trying to keep Crawford Tillinghast from hatching his dastardly plot to bring evil into our world. The middle school is built on his land and has several doors into his world. In this book, Robert is trying to survive a blizzard with his friends and trying to keep old ones from entering our world. This is a fun series and I hope Gilman writes more
    • 4/5
      Robert and Glenn are students at the mysterious Lovecraft Middle School where nothing is normal. A snowstorm comes from out of nowhere stranding them in the school with unthinkable creatures and a choice to make. Made me want to read the first three books.
    • 4/5
      Interesting story of monsters and mystery at Lovecraft Middle School. Buddies Robert and Glenn face danger in their new school built on the site of the old Tillinghast Mansion. They are friends with a ghost named Karina. A freak snowstorm puts everyone in danger. Almost everyone survives and the story ends with a cliffhanger. Enjoyable.
    • 4/5
      Robert, Glen, and Karina are back to fight the forces of the evil Crawford Tillinghast. As an unexpected and bizarre nor'easter dumps feet of snow on the school rapidly, a state of emergency is declared. An evacuation of Lovecraft Middle is called for, yet not all of the students get out.Aside from some issues with paragraph and page spacing causing occasional distractions, the remaining format with the pictures and sketches interspersed cause wonder and add to the intrigue of some of the various characters.The narrative is vivid and imaginative throughout the tale. There is much action which flows easily and quickly.Dialogue between characters is authentic and adds to character development.Overall, a delightful read!
    • 5/5
      Best friends Robert Arthur and Glenn Torkells know, and have seen first-hand, the creepy side of Lovecraft Middle School. It has entry gates into evil dimensions and is home to The Old Ones and their leader, Crawford Tillinghast. Only these two boys, and their ghostly good friend, Karina know about the dastardly intents of this evil monster...or, so they think.When a record-breaking nor'easter hits their town, they sense that the Substitute Creature, Miss Carcasse has something to do with it. Miss Carcasse has plotted to trap the boys, Karina, Mrs. Arthur (Robert's mom), and Mac, the janitor in the building overnight. But, why? Oh...the evilness of it all! The Old Ones haven't eaten anything in a very long time and these lovely human specimens are just the tastiest morsel going. Full of creepy humor, Substitute Creature finds these young heroes with plenty of dilemmas, yet, it's their quick thinking and plotting that gets them all out alive...but, for how long? What will the Tillinhast monsters think up next? Perfect for a not-too-scary story during October, or any time a reader wants to curl up under the covers and conjure up a monstrously creepy read! Thank you to LibraryThing, Charles Gilman, and Quirk Books for this ARC copy!
    • 4/5
      I truly enjoyed reading this. I have not read any of the other books in this series but this book was easy enough to follow if you haven't read any of the other books in this series. A freak blizzard traps 4 people, a ghost and a smelly teacher inside Lovecraft Middle School. The story reminds me of the Goosebumps series. Its fast paced and very interesting. I think middle school kids will love this series.
    • 4/5
      The cover was one of those holographic deals and was super cool. It is a fun read. I would highly recommend getting this book for your kid, especially if they are into the whole "monsters" thing.
    • 5/5
      My copy of this book was received as part of Library Thing's Early Reviewers program.Substitute Creature is the fourth book in the Tales from Lovecraft Middle School series. Even though I had not read any of the previous entries, I had a very easy time jumping in. The author made sure to briefly introduce or explain characters and concepts that a new reader might not recognize.This is the sort of book I would have relished in Middle School. Unlike the many "Goosebumps" books I read back then, this book seems to have some respect for its young audience. It does not rely on cheap end-of-chapter cliffhangers or cheesy fake-outs. I was surprised and pleased that the characters were asked to make difficult moral decisions. The book also had some kind things to say about treating people with empathy and consideration. The atmosphere is delightfully spooky, with small references to Lovecraft's work spread throughout. Several wonderful illustrations add to the overall effect as well. Overall, a good read for your little monsters.
    • 5/5
      This series is a fun way to get middle school aged children interested in reading paranormal fantasy/science fiction. In this episode the kids are caught in a gigantic snow storm and have to take shelter at Lovecraft Middle School which wouldn't be so bad, but one of their substitute teachers is caught there as well and her actions are pretty scary, not to mention the army of creatures that's coming up the stairs. Fans of the Goosebumps series will enjoy this one too.
    • 4/5
      This mysterious, fast paced story is perfect for young middle schoolers. Since I had not read any of the other Lovecraft books, I wasn't sure what to expect. Thankfully, there was enough back story to support situations I was unsure of and students will definitely like this technique. The mystery of this book is very appealing and it's quick pace will have students asking for the next book in the series. :)
    • 4/5
      I was excited to win a copy of the Tales from Lovecraft Middle School #4: Substitute Creature through the LibraryThing Early Reviewers Program. This was a wonderfully creepy novel with great pacing and plenty of thrills and chills. I hadn't read the previous books in the series but was able to pick up on the back story because the author had brief summations of the preceding volumes sprinkled throughout this latest installment. In this book Robert is stranded at Lovecraft Middle School with his mom, the school custodian and the creepy new substitute, Ms. Carcasse during a blizzard. While the group is at the school they notice that there is something not quite right about Ms. Carcasse. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to definitely recommend it to others. Can't wait to go back and read the other books in the series!
    • 4/5
      This is the second Lovecraft Middle School series book I've read. It was fast paced and creative. I enjoyed the two new characters and the ending, which I won't give away here!
    • 3/5
      From my nine-year-old son: "This book was not as scary as the other three. The only bad thing about it is that I thought Tillinghast was supposed to be scary and taking over the school. He didn't seem as much of a scary monster in this one. The plot was more about moving the "Old Ones" to the mansion rather than trying to damage the school, replace people there, etc. I think it would have been better if it had something to do with the students."I read the book, and I enjoyed it better than the previous few. It was a bit more on the psychological horror rather than the gross-out horror, and I liked the character of Katrina, and Robert's thoughts about what was the best thing to do.Enjoyable, with good illustrations, and I will keep reading the series. I think it's aimed more at grades 4-6 rather than 6-8, but perhaps I just have an advanced reader.
    • 5/5
      This is the first book I read from this series and will have to read the other ones. I think it is a great read for younger readers in elementary school. I'm not sure if it was ment to be for middle school students as others had commented, maybe just interpreted by the series name, but my middle school age children are beyond this level reading. Still, they enjoyed it as a short read as well.
    • 3/5
      This is the third of the Lovecraft Middle School books I've read (I missed the third). I suppose it's a decent read for the target audience. But again, I'm seeing it as a poor Harry Potter replacement. Rowling seemed to demand more from her audience, whereas Gilman's short books don't pack much into them, or give the characters much chance of development. In this book, I really started to get annoyed at how little the main characters seemed to care that a character who had helped them before had disappeared (there's no further mention of her after noting her replacement). That just seems ridiculous in light of what goes on at that school. Further, when they figure out that there's something wrong with one of the new characters and pretty much have agreed that the new "person" is another agent of the "ancient ones" they don't bother to do anything about it to protect themselves from her or him (alright - who am I kidding? It's a her - look at the cover and title - Gilman makes no effort to hide the villain from book to book - another negative I'd say). Again, this shows the characters aren't growing. I can accept the dumb luck of the first book because they had to come to grips with what was going on, but to continue depending on dumb luck throughout just seems more unbelievable than the army of creatures trying to take over the world by moving through portals popping up in a middle school. If it weren't for the fact that the books take just an hour or two to read, I'd have abandoned them. As-is, I won't go through great lengths to track down the book I missed, but if I come across it, I'll probably pick it up just to complete the story as it is so far.