
A prankster uncovers the secret behind his too-perfect teacher.
Oliver Zahn, a notorious prankster, faces an unexpected challenge with his new teacher, Mr. Aidact, who never misses a trick. As Mr. Aidact's popularity grows, Oliver and his friend Nathan suspect something unusual. How can a teacher be so perfect? Determined to uncover the truth, they embark on a mission to reveal Mr. Aidact's secret. Is he more than he seems, or is there a deeper mystery at Brightling Middle School? Dive into a tale of humor and intrigue as Oliver navigates the unexpected twists of his school year.
From Gordon Korman, the bestselling author of Restart and The Unteachables, comes a hilarious new story about a mysterious new teacher who turns out to be an AI robot from a secret experimental program.Oliver Zahn, spitball champion and self-declared rule-wrecker of Brightling Middle School, is not a fan of his new homeroom teacher, Mr. Aidact. The guy is sort of stiff, never cracks a smile, and refers to them as “pupils.” The worst part is he catches Oliver before he can pull any of his signature pranks! It’s time for Oliver and his best friend, Nathan, to show the new teacher who’s boss.But as the weeks go by, they start to realize that Mr. Aidact is not what they expected. He has an uncanny ability to remember song lyrics or trivia. When the girls’ field hockey team needs a new coach, he suddenly turns out to be an expert. He never complains when other teachers unload work on him–even when it’s lunchroom duty and overseeing detention. Against all odds, Mr. Aidact starts to become the most popular teacher at Brightling.Still, Oliver and Nathan know that something is fishy. They’re determined to get to the bottom of the mystery: What’s the deal with Mr. Aidact?
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