Books like Miss Laney is zany! by Dan Gutman
When A.J. is assigned to a speech‑plaster by Miss Laney, the classroom turns into an arena of eccentric challenges—from bizarre tongue‑twisters to leading a third‑grade production of Romeo & Juliet. The story follows his comedic attempts to master the speech assignments while dealing with an unexpected twist in the cast—and the inevitable messy realities of school play life.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Dan Gutman
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