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Description
During school's invention month, Emily Arrow must collaborate with the bossy leader of her group, Linda Lorca, to come up with an invention before the class deadline. As the group struggles to cooperate, Emily worries they'll end up as the worst invention team. Meanwhile, she's also juggling the challenge of finding the perfect wedding present for Ms. Vincent, the student teacher, whose wedding is only a few days away.
Quick Summary
Emily Arrow's classroom gets a dose of real-world chaos when the teacher announces an invention project and the bossy Linda Lorca takes charge of the group. Emily and her friends have to juggle coming up with a crazy invention while also figuring out the perfect wedding present for the student teacher, Ms. Vincent, which leads to some hilarious brainstorming sessions and a few unexpected mishaps. The story is full of the kind of everyday school drama that early readers love petty arguments, last-minute ideas, and the satisfaction of pulling together a clever solution. It's a great pick for kids who enjoy humor-filled chapter books like Junie B. Jones or the Polk Street School series, especially those who like stories about teamwork and creative problem-solving. Parents will appreciate the positive messages about listening to others, dealing with a bossy classmate, and the joy of making something with your own hands, all without any scary or heavy themes.