Biamont's Books & Ideas

Benjamin Pratt and the Keepers of the School: Fear Itself    by Andrew Clements

 (Grade 3-6) Ben, the main character, is a sixth grader at Oakes School. This story starts with a bang as the Ben is suddenly thrown into the middle of an adventure when the school janitor entrusts a gold coin to him, then dies. On the coin is written, "First and always/My school belongs to the children./Defend it." With a sense of duty, Ben and the enlisted help of his friend Jill set out to solve the mystery and to save the school from being turned into an amusement park. This book will keep you guessing as you enjoy the rollicking ride of the adventure as it unfolds.