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Name: Phineas L. MacGuire-- gets slimed!
Author: Frances O'Roark Dowell

📘 Phineas L. MacGuire-- gets slimed! by Frances O'Roark Dowell

When Ben decides to run for class president, Phineas L. MacGuire, the school’s science whiz, agrees to manage the campaign in return for help with his latest project: creating exhibits for a new mold museum. Together they navigate the challenges of political campaigning, scientific experimentation, and the everyday trials of fourth‑grade life. The story follows Phineas as he balances friendship, ambition, and curiosity—using his scientific knowledge to help Ben while learning that teamwork and perseverance go hand‑in‑hand with a healthy dose of slime and mold. Through humor and adventure, "Phineas L. MacGuire—gets slimed!" explores themes of friendship, competition, and the excitement of scientific discovery in a school setting.

First publish date: 2007

Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers

Authors: Frances O'Roark Dowell

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