Gremlins Don't Chew Bubble Gum (The Bailey School Kids #13)

Eddie, Melody, and Liza grow increasingly suspicious of the new school secretary as unusual events begin to unfold in and around Bailey Elementary School. Their initial curiosity turns into concern as these strange occurrences become more frequent and peculiar.

It all starts when the new secretary arrives. At first glance, she seems perfectly normal, friendly even. But soon after her arrival, the trio notices odd things happening. Unexplained noises echo through the hallways after hours, and mysterious figures are seen lurking in the shadows. Even more alarming, students' belongings start to vanish without a trace, only to reappear in the most unexpected places.

Eddie is the first to voice his suspicions. He notices that the secretary often seems to be in places she has no reason to be. One afternoon, while waiting for his parents to pick him up, he sees her slipping out of the janitor's closet, a place she shouldn't need to be. He mentions it to Melody and Liza, and they decide to keep a closer eye on her.

The next day, Melody observes her acting strangely near the science lab. She appears to be talking to herself, or perhaps to someone invisible. Melody tries to get closer to eavesdrop but is quickly shooed away. Later, Liza finds a strange symbol drawn in chalk on the playground. It looks like something out of a fantasy novel, and she can't shake the feeling that it has something to do with the new secretary.

Determined to get to the bottom of this mystery, the trio devises a plan. They decide to stay after school and follow the secretary without being seen. That evening, as they hide behind the lockers, they witness something they can hardly believe. The secretary, thinking she's alone, opens a hidden door in the back of the library that none of them knew existed. She disappears inside, and the door closes behind her.

Eddie, Melody, and Liza share nervous glances. They wait for what feels like an eternity before the door opens again and the secretary reemerges, looking around suspiciously before returning to her desk. Once she's gone, the trio rushes to the library and examines the hidden door. It's cleverly concealed behind a bookshelf. They try to open it, but it seems to require a special key or code.

Over the next few days, the trio tries to gather more information. They notice that the strange symbol Liza found is appearing in more places around the school. Melody manages to sneak a peek at the secretary's desk and finds a notebook filled with bizarre drawings and notes in a language she can't understand. Eddie suggests they take a picture of the notes to decipher them later.

Their investigation leads them to believe that the secretary might be involved in something supernatural. They recall stories of the school's history and the rumors about it being built on an old, mystical site. The pieces start to fit together, and they realize they might be dealing with something far beyond their initial suspicions.

As their anxiety grows, so does their determination to uncover the truth. They know they need more help but are unsure who to trust. The strange events continue, with more students reporting missing items and odd sightings. The school starts to buzz with rumors, but no one seems to connect the dots like Eddie, Melody, and Liza do.

In the climax of their investigation, the trio decides to confront the secretary directly. They wait until after school hours and sneak into her office. Just as they are about to be caught, they hear a voice behind them. It's the principal, who has been aware of their activities and has been investigating the secretary as well. Together, they confront her, and the truth finally comes out.

It turns out the secretary is a guardian of an ancient secret, tasked with protecting a hidden portal beneath the school. The strange events were unintended consequences of her protective measures. She agrees to explain everything, and the trio realizes that not all mysteries are malevolent.

Eddie, Melody, and Liza’s curiosity leads them on an unforgettable adventure, teaching them the importance of seeking the truth and the value of understanding the unknown.

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