Books like The Computer Teacher from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler
The book follows a young boy as he recounts the frightening tales he has heard about Miss Pluggins, the computer teacher at his school. He imagines the challenges and ordeals she forces her students to endure, blending humor with school life and technology lessons.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Mike Thaler
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