About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling the weight of high expectations or struggling with the 'must win' culture of youth sports. While R.L. Stine is famous for chills, this Rotten School installment offers a comedic reprieve that validates the frustration of losing while finding the humor in a losing streak. It is a lighthearted look at school rivalries and the absurdity of peer pressure. The story follows the students of Rotten School as they deal with a football team so bad it is historic. Through the lens of slapstick humor and exaggerated characters, it explores themes of loyalty and school pride even when things are not going well. It is a perfect choice for reluctant readers aged 7 to 12 who need a fast-paced, funny story that emphasizes that it is okay to just have fun.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is secular and avoids heavy topics. It deals with failure and peer ridicule in a purely comedic, exaggerated fashion. The resolution is realistic in its humor: the focus is on the experience rather than a miraculous transformation into champions.
