Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I'm always very happy about an ARC and being able to give it a review! <3

Wow, the audiobook drew me into the story straight away. All the narrators played their roles very good. Except for the voice of Katelynn - the voice was too raspy, whiny and didn't really suit for me personally.

The first 30% were super exciting but then it drifted off too much and was just too over the top for me^^ but I can still imagine listening to the second part. 3,5 Stars

Wow that was absolutely amazing! Such an amazing audio experience, the full cast was so good. I was completely engrossed in the story and it was so creepy and mysterious, I could not get enough. Highly recommend it!

It was a really good audiobook since it had full cast recording and sound effects. I found those to be the strengths of this audiobook because mostly what you will feel is like watching something and visualizing that easily rather than just reading what's happening. Characters were children and I think their characters were portrayed well, each had different personalities. Their language and actions make it obvious of course and will sometimes drive you crazy. When it comes to weaknesses, I would say plot is not rich enough. There is a mystery but even the book itself is not ready to tell you what which might be frustrating for people who look for answers. I guess I wanted more depth but this is a YA novel so if you can look past the lack of depth and join for the ride, you can enjoy it better. Because full cast audiobook was fun to listen. The ending was also very rushed for me. This book could have been longer with a solid introduction, body and a conclusion however it lacked structure. As I was coming to the last 1 hour I was thinking: there is still so much action and I feel like we are in the middle. How can we finish this in one hour? It finished and was exciting but it wasn't fully fledged.

Thank you to Netgalley and RBMedia Recorded Books for giving me the chance to listen to this story.

I listened to the audiobook which had a full cast and sound effects and it was SO GOOD! I, a fully grown adult, was creeped out in parts. It was thrilling, shocking, and intriguing. There is some explicit language, but nothing too bad. Overall, it was a great story!

This audio book was a whole production. Seeing how this is a YA book I can see it captivating the middle schooled aged kids and keep them entertained. Overall the story line was a bit weird and not my cup of tea. It did have me a little captivated to see how it ended but was a lil disappointed.

When I saw that this was a full-cast narration with music and sound effects, I thought of several kids who I knew would love it. However, I wasn't prepared for how much I would enjoy this story and narration. The pacing of the story is good, the characters are believable and work well as a cast, and the end steers toward a sequel, but doesn't fail to give book one only readers a solid ending. There are some gross parts and some gore near the end - I almost had to pause when Jamie and Kaitlin were on the roof - but it isn't over the top. The language gets a bit strong for middle grade, in my opinion, but if I'm being honest, it's no worse than what I've heard students saying when they don't think I'm close enough to hear them.

This is a great story that kept me entertained and will do the same for other readers who are fans of horror, terror, and suspense. I am eagerly anticipating part two.

Wow! This audiobook has everything!
It is more like an audio drama and I more than enjoyed it.

It is probably one of the best audiobooks, and I am not just talking about the story.
While very intriguing, the story kept me on my toes, but I am more enamored by the fabulous audio production.
Everything was top-notch - from narrators (more like voice actors, really), background sounds, and mixing.

Also, while intended for teens, I was fully invested in the story and can't wait to discover what happens next.
I thoroughly enjoyed it and am looking forward to the second part!

Thanks to NetGalley, publisher and author for granting me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Creepy School Bus is a fantastic, suspenseful YA horror novel that gave me major Goosebumps vibes! The audiobook is a full-on production, with a full cast recording and eerie sound effects that make it an incredible experience—it could easily be a movie. I listened while walking, and it felt like everything was happening around me, which was such a cool and immersive feeling. I really enjoyed the story, and if you love eerie, fast-paced YA horror, this is a must-listen!

So, here's the thing there is nothing objectively wrong with the Creepy School Bus. I just didn't realize it was a dramatization audiobook. If I had known I would have passed on it. The story is well written, and I think will be pleasant for the audience its intended for. That audience just wasn't me. I found most of the characters unbearable to hear from, and the background noises took me out of it. By the end I had guessed most of the story, and nothing was taking me by surprise.

A big thank you to NetGalley and R&B, audio for advanced listeners copy I saved an exchange for my honest interview. The book itself is a great elevator goosebumps esq tale about kids who are kidnapped by a creepy bus and taken to a location that nobody can find. The narration of this book has the best narration that I have ever listened to. Each and every voice actor was phenomenal, and all the extra audio really lead to an immersive experience. Well, this book was much too young for my age. It really took me back to the times of being a young child for falling in love with mystery and horror through RL Stein.

I picked this audiobook up with the expressed intent of diving into a middle grade/ YA story and that's exactly what I got.

Though it does have some quirky, humorous dialogue at times, I thought the story was pretty intriguing.

If you miss the bus home because you are held late by an "evil" teacher after class, you can always catch the later bus but it may not take you where you want to go. If the driver tries to take your phone, get out of there immediately.

Highland Park has had an uptick in missing children and now the FBI are on the case after one girl hid her phone and was able to send text messages about what she was going through until her messages stopped. Prepared for the worst but hoping for the best, a group of middle schoolers join forces (very Goonies style) to try and solve the mystery.

The audiobook was really good as it did have a full cast with sound effects. There are moments when the dialogue is a bit simple and silly, but it is a middle grade book. It's kind of like diving into an "Are You Afraid of the Dark" episode; there are definitely nostalgic vibes.

When you get on a bus, never hand over your phone, lol. You would think that is common sense, but nothing good ever comes out of surrendering your phone.

“The Creepy School Bus “ is a spooky middle-grade horror story about missing children in a small town called Highland Park. Two children go missing. The FBI sees a pattern of many children being abducted. Students are concerned about their missing friends, so they decide to investigate, and they go missing one by one. The FBI investigation intensifies. Meanwhile, a rogue school bus is picking up students. What is happening to these children? I loved this one. I binged it on an afternoon.

“The Creepy School Bus” is based on the YouTube horror mystery. It was extremely well done. The audiobook has a full case, sound effects, and music. It is a literal movie in your ears. A nice spooky mystery to entertain you on an afternoon.

This audiobook was quite the experience! The story itself might not be the most intriguing thing ever, but the narration and entire production was superb. Phenomenal in a single word. Loved how intense it was despite being short. Will definitely check out more audiobooks from these narrators.

This book was so good! The full cast and sound effects added to the overall quality and spookiness of this read. The narrators were awesome and the storyline was fast paced. Really loved this one. 😍🚌

This gave Goosebumps vibes!

Such an entertaining audiobook. A full cast and the sounds made this next level! An entertaining listen for sure!
This is definitely for middle school aged level, but it was still enjoyable.

All in all, highly recommend!

What a fantastic audio! I know my students are going to love this full-cast production with music and sound effects to set the mood. The perfect listen for the OG fans of "Are You Afraid of the Dark" and the Goosebumps kid at heart. Highly recommend for middle grades and I already have some ideas of how to use this with teachers in the classroom. I think this will be the perfect spooky listen while roasting marshmallows around the campfire this summer.

I loved everything about this book! The sound effects and full cast narration made this an epic experience! It mentally took me back to my childhood, Nickelodeon days when I watched the classic Are You Afraid Of The Dark?

Kids go missing, people are frantic, searching high and low, panicking, unsure of what’s going on.. There’s only one link to the missing kids, The Creepy School Bus. The suspense of this audiobook was the incredible and I definitely plan on listening to The Creepy School Bus 2 as well.

Thank you RBMedia and NetGalley for this advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Long after I graduated from college, my mother would still tell the story of how angry she was at the impatient teacher who sent me home from kindergarten on the wrong bus, That gave me a different perspective on this story, because I know how it's really possible for kids to be sent to the wrong place by people we trust. In this story, kids end up on the creepy bus in different ways, and no one can figure out what is happening to them. The bus driver on the creepy bus asks the kids right away if they have a phone, because he wants to cut off contact with the outside world.
One girl keeps her phone and calls for help, leading to intense efforts to find her.
This audiobook is fun because it's creepy and because the full cast does a great job. I found myself wanting to keep listening even when I had to stop and do something else, because I needed to know what happened next. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me listen to this creepy audiobook.

A host of narrators makes this book an awesome audiobook.
Children keep going missing. A bus will pick up one child after school and randomly go missing a little while later. The police and fbi are on the case but are not having any luck finding the bus or the children.
It's an emotional read what with the kids missing and the horrible teacher, I enjoyed every bit of it. No cliffhangers though.

The creepy school bus is a fantastic, suspenseful middle grade novel that will ultimately take you on a rollercoaster ride. The story follows a group of children who all get involved in a mysterious kidnapping that apparently involves a creepy unknown bus. Truly an exemplary atmospheric read. The elements of surprises and curiosity amplified by anticipation and excitement piqued with every chapter. As you delve deeper, you will find yourself at the heart of mystery. I felt like I was part of the book, it's that good!

This audiobook has a full cast recording and it is absolutely stunning. The author's incredible writing and creativity is impeccable and I'm impressed with the storyline. I hope he brings more such exciting stories in the future.