When a talent show brings out cutthroat tendencies in her classmates, aspiring singer, songwriter, and ukulele player Lucy has to fight for what's fair and avoid falling for mean girl Scarlett's ploys yet again in the second book in the generously illustrated Lucy McGee series. Ideal for aspiring writers, this (not) true story of classroom intrigue will keep readers turning pages, from the first wild rumor to the last, heartfelt letter. Penrose's students support one another through difficult times, improve as writers, and become fast friends. Told in the varying voices of an elementary class, with all their unique observations, quirks, and spelling mistakes, Our Teacher Is a Vampire is a celebration of collaboration. Penrose's baby comes earlier than anyone expected-their fears, frustrations, and hopes for her and her child. To encourage her students to write, she lets them keep the notebook, which becomes a chronicle of jokes, stories, and-when Mrs. She isn't turning into a bat, though-she's going to have a baby. Penrose confiscates the notebook, she admits to the class that she does have a secret. Will the librarian be her next victim? Can they protect themselves with garlic necklaces? But when Mrs. The news spreads like wildfire, and soon the whole class is speculating. To spread the word, Alexander passes around his notebook, in which he details his proof that their mild-mannered teacher has become a blood-sucking creature of the night. Gory, Jr., thinks he knows just what it is. plus, a preview of Riot Brothers #2: Drooling and Dangerous. With lots of puns and just the right amount of gross-out humor, this updated edition contains three stories about the Riot Brothers, plus lists, lists, and more lists-including the Riot Brother Rules, all their games, and the extra-special Riot Brother Top Ten List of Important Things To Be Able To Do With Your Face. The short chapters make great bedtime reads-though beware! You might be tempted to stay up all night playing Underfoodle or the Frying-Pan Game. Plus, she's their mom, so she always gives them a ride home. The inventive, energetic brothers have a warm sibling relationship (even when they're trying to make each other snarf milk out of their noses), and though they get called into the Principal's office now and then, the trouble they make is always in good fun.
They sing songs, make up games, and always come out on top in the end. Whether it's catching a bank robber, finding hidden treasure while cleaning the house, or overthrowing a wicked king, the Riot brothers are clever, resourceful, and just plain funny.
It's no easy task, but Wilbur and Orville Riot are up to the challenge.
Riot Brother Rule Number One: Make something exciting happen every day.
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