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Name: Day the Fifth Grade Disappeared
Author: Terri Fields

📘 Day the Fifth Grade Disappeared by Terri Fields

When Emily wakes up one day, she finds her fifth‑grade classmates are gone—gone from her desks, the hallway, and even the school lunch line. Determined to solve the mystery, she sets out to uncover where the missing students have disappeared to, turning the school into a playground of clues, wit, and unexpected twists. The book balances humor and intrigue, inviting young readers to imagine what it would be like if school could simply fade away.

First publish date: 1996

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Terri Fields

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