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In the bustling halls of Thompson Brook School, the arrival of the idiosyncratic photographer Stefani DePino sparks an urgent need for clean‑skin solutions during a sudden acne epidemic. As Stefani arranges comically chaotic portrait sessions, Lunch Lady Betty and the Breakfast Bunch—shepherds of the school cafeteria—unintentionally become the subjects of her latest runway project. Their everyday school experiences and quirky personalities inspire a surprisingly high‑fashion vision that turns the lunchroom into a runway and the school into a modeling showcase. Amid laughter and light‑hearted mishaps, the characters navigate the challenges of school life while confronting unexpected public attention.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Jarrett Krosoczka
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