Sixth-grader Thomas Fallgrout is finally settling in at Pennybaker School, home of student unicyclers, thespians, acrobats, and other classmates with unique and unusual gifts. After a bit of an unusual start to the school year, things are finally starting to seem normal. As normal as they ever could be at this decidedly unusual school, anyway. Until his Facts After the Fact (aka History) teacher Mr. Faboo goes missing, right in the middle of his favorite lesson of the year, leaving the class not a clue as to why or how. And his Four Square (aka Phys Ed) teacher introduces a new unit that is decidedly distressing. And Thomas's neighbor, the formerly friendless Chip (he of the wacky sock collection), swoops in and bonds with all of Thomas's friends, leaving Thomas in the dust. This year is getting out of control, and it's up to Thomas to take matters into his own hands. It's time… for a revolution.

Featuring black-and-white illustrations throughout, this wildly funny follow-up to Pennybaker School is Headed for Disaster is full of humor and wacky wit by acclaimed author Jennifer Brown.

"Brown delivers a well-plotted mystery in this series opener, with plenty of red herrings and a satisfying resolution. But it’s the quirky humor and wild characters . . . that will stick with readers." - Publishers Weekly on PENNYBAKER SCHOOL IS HEADED FOR DISASTER

"Nonstop middle-grade humor." - Kirkus Reviews on PENNYBAKER SCHOOL IS HEADED FOR DISASTER

"A thoughtful look at judgment and friendship . . . A comedic intro twists into a nuanced exploration of character, with a detailed mystery. Give to readers who liked R.J. Palacio’s WONDER." - School Library Journal on PENNYBAKER SCHOOL IS HEADED FOR DISASTER

"There’s nothing robotic about Lunchbox Jones. It’s a keenly-observed slice of middle-school life, told with plenty of humor and heart." - #1 New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman on HOW LUNCHBOX JONES SAVED ME FROM ROBOTS, TRAITORS, AND MISSY THE CRUEL

"With humor and heart, Brown tells a story of unlikely friendship. Readers who enjoyed Lisa Yee's WARP SPEED or Jeffrey Brown's STAR WARS: JEDI ACADEMY series will find a similar brand of humor here." - Booklist on HOW LUNCHBOX JONES SAVED ME FROM ROBOTS, TRAITORS, AND MISSY THE CRUEL

"A winning blend of humorous and poignant moments." - Publishers Weekly on HOW LUNCHBOX JONES SAVED ME FROM ROBOTS, TRAITORS, AND MISSY THE CRUEL

"The friendship between Arty and Cash is both preposterous and completely believable. Ultimately Life on Mars isn’t about making connections to other planets so much as making them across the street." - Kurtis Scaletta, author of MUDVILLE and JINXED! on LIFE ON MARS