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#016: I Am A Ninja

These ninjas do not like blending in. From a persuasive argument by Deadre B., 3rd grade, Reavis School.

By Deadre B., 3rd grade, Reavis School. Adapted and performed by Alan Schmuckler, Mike Mahler, Jason Sperling, and Geoff Rice. Recorded live at last year's Celebration of Authors performance. Make your reservation now for this year's show! (It's free!)

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#015: Chitterlings

A song about a controvertial foodstuff, from an argument written by Samuel "Mandark" B. when he was in 5th grade at Chalmers Elementary.

By Samuel "Mandark" B., 5th grade, Chalmers Elementary. Adapted by Curtis Williams. Performed by Michael Spatafora and a chorus of Monkeys. From Monkeys Come Alive, Barrel of Monkeys' live concert CD.

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#014: Bad Car

An old BOM favorite, written by Freddie B. when he was in 4th grade at Chalmers Elementary.

By Freddie B., 4th grade, Chalmers Elementary. Adapted by Jonathan Mastro. Performed by Jonathan Mastro and many Monkeys and musicians. From Monkeys Come Alive, Barrel of Monkeys' live concert CD.

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#013: The Man Climbing

What happens when Bigfoot doesn't pay his cable bill? From a story by Sarah S., 4th grade, Columbia Explorers Academy.

By Sarah S., 4th grade, Columbia Explorers Academy. Adapted by Tai Palmgren. Performed by Mary Winn Heider, Bradford Stevens, and Tai Palmgren.

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#012: The Tree Branch on the House with the Chinese People

Emperor Naruko steals everything. From a story by Salina T., Stockton Elementary.

By Salina T., Stockton Elementary. Adapted by Mikala Bierma. Performed by Mike Tutaj, Mary Winn Heider, and Tai Palmgren.

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