From Russia with Lunch by Bruce Hale

From Russia with Lunch by Bruce Hale

Inventions, spells, and bullies--oh my!

It all begins when Chet's favorite teacher is fired, only to be replaced by the mechanical invention of Dr. Tanya Lightov--a mysterious Russian scientist.
Suddenly, the school seems possessed by forces that are upsetting the natural order of things: Kindergartners are beating up sixth graders; teachers' pets are talking back; and worst of all, Chet's faithful partner and best friend, Natalie Attired, has abandoned him in his hour of need.
Will Chet be able to restore his friendship with Natalie and bring Emerson Hicky back to normal? One thing's for certain: The crazy, mixed-up mastermind behind this case will be the last creature anyone expects.

Bruce Hale (www.brucehale.com), an Edgar Award nominee, is passionate about encouraging reluctant readers to read. He's written or illustrated over 30 children's books, including The Curse of the Were-Hyena, the first in the Monstertown Mysteries series, the famous Chet Gecko Mysteries series, and the Clark the Shark picture book series. Bruce is in high demand as a speaker, having spoken at conferences, universities, and schools across North America. He is also a Fulbright Scholar in Storytelling. Regional advertising, theater, and an independent film, The Ride, are among his acting credits. The Malted Falcon, Bruce's novel, was a finalist for the Edgar Award.

The Little D Award for Comedy Writing went to Murder, My Tweet. He resides in the city of Santa Barbara, California.