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Third‑grade classmates face an unusual election for class president, with Cassidy promising recess only for the smartest students and Andrew pledging to eliminate homework. Unexpectedly, the classroom ghosts Ozzy and Edgar join the campaign, offering a supernatural twist. Their only promise? To scare the class without regard for consequences. This lighthearted story blends school life, elections, and friendly ghosts to keep young readers entertained.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Marcia Thornton Jones
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