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When Miss Nelson’s beloved teacher is forced to take a week‑long leave, the children of classroom 207 concoct a plan to "really act up." Their mischievous scheme, however, is disrupted when Miss Nelson returns, leading to surprising lessons about responsibility and classroom dynamics.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Harry Allard
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