<DIV>When Clyde gets excited and hyper, he brings a whole new meaning to "monkeying around!"<br><br>This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!<br><br>Clyde is an energetic student who just can't sit still. After eating a banana that has been zapped by lasers on his class field trip to the science museum Clyde starts to feel weird. Now every time he gets hyper, he transforms into a monkey! Only with the help of his twin sister, Claudia, can Monkey Clyde stay out of trouble.<br><br>Whenever Clyde gets excited, he changes from an average elementary school student into a high-energy monkey. This causes Clyde a lot of trouble at school. But what happens when Clyde gets a new neighbor? And that neighbor turns out to be the school principal. Will Clyde be able to stay calm at home?</div>