Books like 8 class pets + one squirrel [divided by] one dog = chaos by Vivian Vande Velde


When a mischievous dog chases a squirrel into a quiet elementary school one night, the unsuspecting teachers and students are swept into a riotous afternoon of laughter and mayhem. The story follows the chaotic interactions, the frantic attempts to restore order, and the unexpected camaraderie that emerges amid this unexpected night of antics.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Vivian Vande Velde
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