Our Principal Breaks a Spell!: A QUIX Book

By Stephanie Calmenson and Aaron Blecha

A unique principal named Mr. Bundy runs PS 88 in this silly, fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book that’s perfect for emerging readers!

Acclaimed author Stephanie Calmenson turns fairy tales on their ears with silly adventures featuring Principal Bundy. In this Mr. Bundy (mis)adventure, Mr. Bundy gets caught up in a magical, messy spell cast by one of his silly students! Will the students of PS 88 be able to undo the muddled magic?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Aladdin
• Release date: May 14, 2019
• ISBN: 9781481466769

Stephanie Calmenson

Stephanie Calmenson is the acclaimed author of many popular books for young readers including How to Cheer Up a Friend, Dinner at the Panda Palace, May I Pet Your Dog?, and the Ready, Set, Dogs! and Allie and Amy series written with Magic School Bus author Joanna Cole. A former early childhood teacher and children’s book editor, Stephanie feels fortunate to be able to teach, entertain, and encourage kids through her books. To read more, please visit StephanieCalmenson.com.

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To the dedicated teachers and principals, who perform magic every day

—S. C.

Cast of Characters

Mr. Barnaby Bundy: Principal

Dr. Olivia Martin: Sorcerer

Roger Patel: Top student and class leader

Ms. Ellie Tilly: Kindergarten teacher

Mrs. Gwen Feeny: Third-grade teacher

Ms. Marilyn Moore: Assistant principal

Hector Gonzalez: Loves making his friends laugh

Nancy Wong: Hopes to be a zoologist

Alice Wright: Kindergartener who always tells the truth

1

Principal’s Helper

Mr. Bundy is the principal of PS 88. He plans great assembly programs. He had just started planning a new one when a letter in a glittery envelope arrived.

Mr. Bundy quickly tore open the envelope. The letter