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About The Book

From three-time Newbery Honor author Gary Paulsen comes a laugh-out-loud novel about six wacky misfits who get stuck together in a school restroom and discover friendship.

It seemed like a normal school day, until a horrible storm forced the very cautious school administration to make everyone hole up in a safe place. Six students find themselves stuck in a tiny, questionably smelly space—a school bathroom—with a stuffed cat for entertainment. Hijinks ensue and the unexpected happens. They enter as strangers…and leave as friends.

Get to know the story even better with a special script that accompanies the novel, so any six kids can get together with their friends and perform the story anywhere they’d like.

About The Author

Photo by Ruth Wright Paulsen
Gary Paulsen

Gary Paulsen (1931–2021) was one of the most honored writers of contemporary literature for young readers, author of three Newbery Honor titles, Dogsong, Hatchet, and The Winter Room. He wrote over 100 books for adults and young readers.

About The Reader

Kirby Heyborne

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio (May 10, 2016)
  • Runtime: 2 hours
  • ISBN13: 9781442399792
  • Ages: 8 - 12

Awards and Honors

  • Bank Street Best Books of the Year

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