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When the food in the school cafeteria suddenly comes alive, it flocs into a ravenous green blob that swallows plates, trays, and even the cafeteria floor. Panic spreads through the lunch halls as the students face an unprecedented culinary monster. Undeterred, the students harness their collective ingenuity to find a way to defeat the creature. Together, they craft a daring plan, using school materials and teamwork to restore order and prove that even the most unexpected challenges can be overcome. This playful and imaginative children’s story combines humor with a lighthearted lesson about cooperation and problem‑solving in a school setting.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Mike Thaler
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