Have you ever fallen asleep during math class? Are you easily distracted while listening to your English teacher? Do you find yourself completely uninterested in geography? Well, it may not be your fault. The janitors at Welcher Elementary know a secret, and it s draining all the smarts out of the kids. Twelve-year-old Spencer Zumbro, with the help of his classmate Daisy Gullible Gates, must fight with and against a secret, janitorial society that wields wizard-like powers. Who can Spencer and Daisy trust and how will they protect their school and possibly the world? Janitors is book 1 in a new children s fantasy series by debut novelist Tyler Whitesides. You ll never look at a mop the same way again.
Janitors, Book 2: Secrets of New Forest Academy Paperback – August 6, 2013
by Tyler Whitesides(Author)
Janitors, Book 2: Secrets of New Forest Academy: Tyler Whitesides: 9781609075460: Amazon.com: Books
http://www.amazon.com/Janitors-Book-Secrets-Forest-Academy/dp/1609075463
Tyler Whitesides Now available in paperback! Janitors with wizard-like powers continue their battle, and Spencer, Daisy, and even Dez must fight to save schools everywhere. Toxites, the small creatures that love to feed on the brain waves of students are just the beginning of their troubles. The Bureau of Educational Maintenance (BEM) is after Spencer, and the Rebels hope to sneak him to safety within the walls of an elite private school. But danger follows Spencer and his friends, testing their loyalty and trust as well as their Toxite-fighting skills. Can they hold out long enough to discover the true secret of New Forest Academy and what it means to the future of education? What critics are saying about Janitors: Spins plenty of action . . . an entertaining ruckus. Kirkus Reviews Action-packed and surprising! Readers will become convinced of the value of telling the truth, while having a lot of fun along the way. Publishers Weekly Entertaining . . . with plenty of twists and turns. Brandon Mull, author of Fablehaven and Beyonders series
Janitors, Book 3: Curse of the Broomstaff Paperback – August 6, 2014
by Tyler Whitesides(Author)
Amazon.com: Janitors, Book 3: Curse of the Broomstaff (9781609078744): Tyler Whitesides: Books
http://www.amazon.com/Janitors-Book-3-Curse-Broomstaff/dp/1609078748
A secret society of Janitors with wizard-like powers continue their battle, and now, the stakes are even higher. The Bureau of Educational Maintenance is after Alan Zumbro and this time they mean business--deadly business. Spencer, Daisy, and their little team of rebels must find the source of all magical Glop and destroy it before it can destroy the world as we know it. No small task with the BEM and their monster toxites at their heels. It is a wild and dangerous ride as they follow the trail of clues all the way to the hiding place of the mysterious aurans: guardians of a secret landfill. What they discover there will change the way Spencer sees himself, not to mention the fate of the rebels.
Strike of the Sweepers (Janitors) Paperback – August 4, 2015
by Tyler Whitesides (Author)
Strike of the Sweepers (Janitors): Tyler Whitesides: 9781629720197: Amazon.com: Books
http://www.amazon.com/Strike-Sweepers-Janitors-Tyler-Whitesides/dp/1629720194
The stakes have never been higher, and you've never seen squeegees do this before! It is a wild and slightly unsanitary ride as Spencer, Daisy, and the rebels find themselves chased by Mr. Clean's new and terrifying breed of Toxite: the Sweepers. Time is short. With the fabled Manualis Custodem in hand, Spencer must figure out how to summon the founding witches if they ever hope to mop up and save education.
Editorial Reviews
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Teachers are going to love reading Janitors to their classes. Kids are going to fight over who gets to read it next. Parents are going to be thanking Tyler Whitesides for creating a book that makes their children happy to read! --Emily Watts, Senior Editor,
I like Janitors a lot! It s a stay-up-late-and-read-until-I-finish-it kind of book. --Davin, age 11
Janitors is very exciting! It has lots of surprises and plenty of magic. I m screaming to read book 2! --Erica, age 10
I like Janitors a lot! It s a stay-up-late-and-read-until-I-finish-it kind of book. --Davin, age 11
Janitors is very exciting! It has lots of surprises and plenty of magic. I m screaming to read book 2! --Erica, age 10
About the Author
Tyler Whitesides worked as a janitor at an elementary school to put himself through college. He graduated from Utah State University with a degree in music. In addition to writing YA novels, Tyler is an avid composer and arranger of instrumental music. He and his wife, Connie (who teaches third grade) live in Logan, Utah.