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#029: Michael’s Mad Adventure

A mad adventure in the skies. From a group-written story by Parianna B., Anyssa H., Ramire W., Tyrese J., and Billiamin R. from the New Sullivan School.

By Parianna B., Anyssa H., Ramire W., Tyrese J., and Billiamin R. from the New Sullivan School. Adapted by Mike Pryzgoda. Performed by Alan Schmuckler, Mike Przygoda, Mikala Bierma, and Mary Winn Heider.

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#028: Just In Case

Sometimes you just need to take the proper precautions. From a poem by Imani G, 4th grade, South Loop School.

By Imani G, 4th grade, South Loop School. Adapted by Jonathan Mastro. Performed by Eric Silverberg and Jonathan Mastro. From Monkeys Come Alive, Barrel of Monkeys' live concert CD.

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#027: Untitled (My Name Is David)

A song about 3rd grade love. From a true story by David F., Cleveland School.

By David F., Cleveland School. Adapted by Cliff Chamberlain. Performed by Cliff Chamberlain, Luke Hatton, Tom Malinowski, and Jason Sperling.

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#26: Mariah Carey’s Dream

Mariah Carey likes the author of this story. By Jujuan D. from the Burnham Anthony School.

By Jujuan D. from the Burnham Anthony School. Performed by Donnell Williams and Lacy Katherine Campbell.

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#025: Sammy the Eel

A eulogy in song, for a really outstanding eel. From a story by Carnail A., 4th grade, Chalmers Elementary.

By Carnail A., 4th grade, Chalmers Elementary. Music and lyrics by Roger Ainslie. Performed by many Monkeys and musicians. From Monkeys Come Alive, Barrel of Monkeys' live concert CD.

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