Books like The Principal From the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler
In this humorous sequel, schoolchildren learn that their new principal is the very same Teacher from the Black Lagoon, the beloved bewildering figure from the earlier hit. The story intertwines school antics, adventure, and fantasy as students navigate the peculiar dynamics of their principal’s past mischief.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Mike Thaler
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