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When a mysterious new teacher arrives by flying in on a magic carpet, Class Three finds its everyday routine upended. Mr Majeika can act like any ordinary educator, but he uses a spell to transform the class’s most persistent bully into a frog—a prank that, however, seems irreversible for the moment. Under his guidance, the school day becomes an adventure, complete with a carpet‑ride to Buckingham Palace, giving students a more thrilling experience than they had imagined.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Humphrey Carpenter
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