Recess is a Jungle (Eerie Elementary #3), written by Jack Chabert, illustrated by Sam Ricks, reviewed by Debra Gantz

Summary:  Eerie Elementary is alive and the scientist that built it, the late Orson Eerie, is at it again. While playing soccer at recess, Hall Monitor Sam and his friends Antonio and Lucy kick a soccer ball near the school fence. It moves on its own into the woods behind the school. While in the woods, which become a jungle that seems to be trapping them, they find an old statue of Orson Eerie and realize this was a trap and the students are in danger. Much adventure ensues as they try to return to the school through the jungle and then a grass maze and dangerous playground equipment.

Straight Talk for Librarians:  I love the many of the Branches series as my youngest readers and many others prefer short chapters, lots of picture support, and white space on the page with larger font than most chapter books. This particular series has a pretty good creepy factor with children outwitting a sinister adult.