About This Book
This engaging chapter book introduces Big Monty, a curious boy who loves his telescope, and his resourceful sister Josephine. Together, they face a truly unique challenge: a school lunch lady who has gone a bit mad and created a monster from cafeteria leftovers. The story is a fast-paced, humorous adventure that emphasizes teamwork, bravery, and problem-solving. It's an excellent choice for children aged 6-9 who enjoy silly, slightly spooky stories and diverse characters. The book provides pure entertainment while subtly modeling positive sibling dynamics and courage in the face of the absurd.
Need a book featuring African American characters in your library? This new series is it! Big Monty has to take a break from his telescope to figure out how to save his school from a lunch lady gone mad! Can he and his sister Josephine stop a monster made out of school lunch leftovers? Find out in Big Monty and the Lunatic Lunch Lady.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What was the funniest part of Big Monty and the Lunatic Lunch Lady for you?
2
How did Monty and Josephine work together to solve the problem? What skills did each of them bring?
3
If you were at Big Monty's school, what would you do if the lunch lady went mad?
4
Monty loves looking at the stars with his telescope. What are some things you are curious about?
5
Have you ever had to be brave when something seemed a little scary or silly?
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