Books like Ms. Beard is weird! by Dan Gutman
A. J. and his teachers are in for a wacky time when a hot new reality show starts filming at Ella Mentry School. With the entire school buzzing with excitement about the filming, A. J. and his classmates find themselves caught up in the action and trying to make it through the day without too much trouble. As the filming progresses, the students become involved in the show's plot and are forced to navigate a series of challenging situations, from fake heart attacks to dramatic school dances. But as the show's popularity rises, the students find themselves becoming stars themselves, and they're forced to make tough decisions and learn valuable lessons about themselves and their classmates.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Dan Gutman
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