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Ms. Leakey Is Freaky! - My Weird School Daze

by Jim Paillot, Dan Gutman   |  Ages 7-10
$10.90
Ms. Leakey Is Freaky! - My Weird School Daze
Ms. Leakey Is Freaky! - My Weird School Daze

Humorous school adventures; health kicks get wacky.

If quirky characters and zany plot lines tickle your funny bone, "Ms. Leakey Is Freaky!" is a perfect match for your sense of humor. Dan Gutman has a knack for making kids laugh while subtly encouraging healthy habits. This book will not only entertain you but also leave you with a whimsical view on how to approach wellness. Who knew learning about health could be this much fun?

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Ms. Leakey Is Freaky! - My Weird School Daze

by Jim Paillot, Dan Gutman   |  Ages 7-10
$10.90
ISBN: 9780061704024
Authors: Jim Paillot, Dan Gutman
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date of Publication: 2011-02-22
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Readers, Chapter Books
Related Topics: Humor, Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.25
(rated by 947 readers)

Description

With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! Oh no! In this twelfth book in the My Weird School Daze series, kids are getting too unhealthy, so Ella Mentry School has hired a health teacher to help the kids eat right and exercise. Ms. Leakey is a real health nut. She makes a punching bag filled with junk food! She designs a robot that smokes and drinks! She opens up a fast food restaurant that sells broccoli burgers! She puts sunscreen on her car! Perfect for reluctant readers and word lovers alike, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School series has something for everyone. Don't miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang.
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Humorous school adventures; health kicks get wacky.

If quirky characters and zany plot lines tickle your funny bone, "Ms. Leakey Is Freaky!" is a perfect match for your sense of humor. Dan Gutman has a knack for making kids laugh while subtly encouraging healthy habits. This book will not only entertain you but also leave you with a whimsical view on how to approach wellness. Who knew learning about health could be this much fun?

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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