Mr Majeika and the Dinner Lady
By Carpenter, Humphrey
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Synopsis
At St Barty's Primary School, lunch breaks are a nightmare thanks to Mrs Chipchase, the unpleasant dinner lady. She makes mealtimes miserable for everyone except her favourite, Hamish Bigmore, who gets away with eating chocolate instead of the unappetising school dinners. Determined to improve the situation, the magical Mr Majeika steps in to transform the menu, leading to a series of enchanting and humorous events that bring excitement to the school.
About the author
Humphrey Carpenter was a British writer who loved telling stories and sharing facts about famous people. He is well known for writing about authors such as J.R.R. Tolkien, who created The Lord of the Rings. Humphrey also wrote fun books for children, including the Mr Majeika series, about a magical schoolteacher.
Pages
96 pages
Reading age
Early Chapter Book (6-10)
Published
2010
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