Field Tripped

by Allan Woodrow

Overview

It's another pitch-perfect middle-grade novel full of hilarious antics, a field trip gone wrong, and a fifth grade that just can't seem to behave from Allan Woodrow!

The fifth graders of Liberty Falls Elementary might be the worst fifth graders ever, but they still get to go on a field trip! They're going to visit the Edward Minks Mansion to learn about the eccentric inventor and founder of their town. Legend has it, there are some undiscovered inventions hidden in the house. The students are eager to find them, and they convince Principal Klein to let them out of writing their essay on Minks if they do.

But as Aaron, Eddie, Jessie, and Chloe explore the Minks Mansion, it seems like something strange is going on. Like the adults are missing and someone might be stealing the inventions. But in order to save the inventions and their teachers, the kids might just have to pull some serious pranks to stop the bad guys. Even if it means risking a lifetime of detention.

Can the fifth graders save their field trip and the mansion . . . or will this be the last field trip ever in school history?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781338116939
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	08/28/2018
Sold by:	Scholastic, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	272
Sales rank:	599,513
File size:	24 MB
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Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Allan Woodrow is the author of Unschooled, Class Dismissed, and The Pet War, as well as other books for young readers, written under secret names. His writing also appears in the Scholastic anthology Lucky Dog: Twelve Tales of Rescued Dogs. Allan currently lives near Chicago with his family. For more about Allan and his books, visit him online at www.allanwoodrow.com.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Allan WoodrowField Tripped"A quick-paced, goofy delight.–Kirkus ReviewClass Dismissed"Aimed equally at boys and girls, this engaging comedy offers some life lessons with a giggle." –Kirkus Reviews"Readers won't regret picking up this title."–School Library ConnectionThe Pet War"This fast-paced and funny novel presents a protagonist in the tradition of Tom Sawyer, a smug but winning preteen boy generally beloved by his peers though regarded with suspicion and perhaps a hint of distaste by adults." –Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"Otto is a humorous protagonist whose narrative will keep readers amused. Pet lovers will enjoy this entertaining story." –School Library Journal"Many readers will identify with Otto's yearning for a pet and his frustrations with his all-too-perfect sister." –Publishers Weekly

From the Publisher

07/01/2018
Gr 3–6—The fifth graders at Liberty Falls Elementary are going on a field trip to the Edward Minks Mansion. They will learn all about the eccentric inventor and founder of their town. Many people in the community believe that there are undiscovered inventions hidden in a secret room within the house. Eddie, who happens to be Mink's great-great-great grandson, hopes to find inventions to help his family. Best friends Chloe and Sophie have designs of their own. Aaron, the new kid, just wants to fit in. Meanwhile, Jessie has a bad feeling about the old house, but no one will listen. Hijinks ensue as inventions begin to go missing. The chapters alternate from the various perspectives of the fifth-grade classmates, though not all voices are distinct, which may initially confuse readers. The end of the story is tied up very quickly. Kids will find Mink's inventions humourous and the overall mystery of the hidden inventions intriguing. VERDICT An additional purchase where light standalone mysteries circulate well.—Megan McGinnis, Sachem Public Library, Holbrook, NY

School Library Journal

2018-05-28
It's time for the fifth-grade field trip to the Minks Mystery Mansion, the home of Liberty Falls' eccentric founder, famous for his thousands of inventions.The tour of the mansion, which is full of zany surprises, gets derailed by an unexpected snow storm. This group is stranded overnight—the perfect opportunity to explore the strange house for the legendary lost inventions, said to be worth a fortune! The story is narrated through short chapters that offer shifting perspectives from several characters, each of whom grapples with a hidden challenge. Aaron, multiracial, is the son of an army sergeant, so the family moves frequently and he never quite feels like he fits in. Jessie, Chinese-American, is lonely when her best friend stays home sick. Eddie, white and a descendant of Minks, feels pressure to help his family save their home from foreclosure. Chloe, implied white, begins to recognize that her best friend is actually the class bully. The four protagonists come together over the course of their shared overnight adventure and help one another learn lessons of leadership, courage, and trust. Oddball adults, pun-filled wordplay, and the founder's obsessive pickling habit keep the tone lighthearted and humorous even as the kids face mild bullying and a potential robbery.A quick-paced, goofy delight. (Fiction. 8-12)

Kirkus Reviews