Ms. Joni Is a Phony!
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2017 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Ms. Joni Is a Phony!

By Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot (Illustrator)

Book #7 in the My Weirdest School series

A third-grader navigates the challenges of Picture Day, including a surprise encounter with a zombie.

4.4/5 Goodreads · 399 ratings
112 pages· 8,027 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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It's picture day at Ella Mentry School, and things are about to get weird. A.J. faces the bizarre Ms. Joni, a photographer determined to make him a supermodel. But when the Picture Day Zombie crashes the scene, chaos ensues. Will A.J. and his friends escape the madness, or will they become part of the undead photo op? Dive into this hilarious adventure where nothing is as it seems, and every snapshot could be your last. Join A.J. and the gang for a picture-perfect day gone awry!

From the publisher

With more than 12 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!

In this seventh book in the My Weirdest School series, it’s picture day at Ella Mentry School! This year, Mr. Klutz has hired a weird photographer, Ms. Joni. She keeps saying “fabulous,” and she wants to turn A.J. into a supermodel. But what happens when the Picture Day Zombie makes an appearance? Run for your lives!

Perfect for reluctant readers and word lovers alike, Dan Gutman’s hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don’t miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
8,027
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
520L
Themes & topics
Books about photography and photographsBooks about schoolBooks about elementary schoolBooks about zombiesBooks about schools
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
February 14, 2017
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062429292

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