Books like I hate rules! by Nancy E. Krulik
Katie Carew, nicknamed Katie Kazoo by her classmates, longs to escape her own identity. Her wish to be someone else suddenly comes true, causing her to transform into other people at school. After repeatedly breaking rules—passing notes and using a phone that isn't hers—Katie loses her recess. Frustrated, she turns into the principal, Mr. Kane, and declares that no rules exist. As chaos erupts, Katie reverts to herself just before she can reverse the damage. The real Mr. Kane is fired because parents and teachers react angrily, and Katie must now fix the situation and restore order, all while navigating the humor and magic of her transformative adventures. Illustrated by John and Wendy.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Nancy E. Krulik
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