Books like Mr. Adam's mistake by Peggy Parish
In this humorous tale, a truant officer, struggling with poor eyesight, confuses a chimpanzee for a child and inadvertently brings the primate into the school environment. The resulting mix‑up delivers a playful exploration of mistaken identity and the unexpected chaos that follows when a wild visitor joins classroom life.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Peggy Parish
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