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Miss Child Has Gone Wild!

by Dan Gutman

A zoo trip takes a weird turn

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A zoo trip takes a weird turn

A.J. and his third-grade classmates head to the zoo, where their guide, Miss Child, has some unusual ideas about animals: she believes they are smarter than people and thinks elephants can paint. Her habit of keeping snakes in her pockets adds another layer of absurdity to the school outing. The setup brings together classroom comedy, animal encounters, and a playful challenge to the students’ assumptions about what animals can do. As the opening book in the My Weirder School arc, it introduces a new school adventure for A.J. and the gang.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children who enjoy humorous school stories and outlandish adult characters
  • Young readers interested in animals and zoo settings
  • Readers exploring chapter books about school adventures

Themes

School field tripsAnimals and intelligenceHumorCuriosity

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Book overview

With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!

In the first book in My Weirder School--the laugh-out-loud third arc of the My Weird School series--A.J. and the rest of the third graders at Ella Mentry School go on a field trip to the zoo. The students can't wait to see all of the different animals!

But when they get there, they meet Miss Child, the weirdest zookeeper in the history of the universe! She believes animals are smarter than humans! She thinks elephants can paint pictures! She keeps snakes in her pockets for fun! Guess who's going to wind up in a cage with a lion?

Perfect for reluctant readers and word lovers alike, Dan Gutman's insanely popular My Weird School series has something for everyone. Don't miss any of the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang--from Weird, to Weirder, to Weirder-est!

This chapter book is an excellent choice to share with children ages 6 to 10 who are ready to read independently. It's a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.

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