Description

With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this ninth book in the My Weirder-est School arc, A.J. and his friends learn some new, exciting facts about geography from a world traveler. No need to pack your bags for this trip!

After noticing that A.J. and his friends’ geography knowledge could use some work, Mr. Cooper invites to class just the person to help. Globetrotter Mrs. Barr speaks seven languages and has visited nearly two hundred countries!

But why does she carry a suitcase everywhere she goes? And why does she open a window whenever she walks into a room? Perhaps Mrs. Barr has something to hide!

Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman’s hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don’t miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang!


A.J. is sure the new teacher is a criminal, not a globetrotter. And he’s going to prove it.


  • A Hilarious Kid Detective: A.J. is the only one who thinks Mrs. Barr is a phony, and he’s on the case to find out what’s really in that mysterious suitcase.
  • Totally Weird Teachers: Mrs. Barr speaks seven languages, has been to nearly 200 countries, and opens a window the second she enters a room. She’s the weirdest teacher yet!
  • Geography Gets Goofy: Join the class on a wild scavenger hunt from England to Italy and learn about the world—whether A.J. wants to or not.
  • Early Reader Chapter Books: With fast-paced plots, tons of jokes, and hilarious illustrations, it’s no wonder the My Weird School series gets kids hooked on reading.

About the author(s)

Dan Gutman is the New York Times bestselling author of the Genius Files series; the Baseball Card Adventure series, which has sold more than 2 million copies around the world; and the My Weird School series, which has sold more than 37 million copies. Thanks to his many fans who voted in their classrooms, Dan has received nineteen state book awards and ninety-two state book award nominations. He lives in New York City with his wife. You can visit him online at dangutman.com.

Jim Paillot lives in Arizona (another weird place) with his weird wife and two weird children. Isn’t that weird? You can visit him on his weird website at jimpaillot.com.

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