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In this humorous story, a boy reflects on the many frightening rumors he has heard about Miss LaNote, the music teacher known for her demanding lessons. As he considers the ordeals she supposedly forces her students to endure, the narrative explores the tension between fear and the love of music in a school setting.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Mike Thaler
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