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#52: The Day Abraham Lincln Meet The Gost

Abraham Lincoln tries to enjoy a nice brunch. Alas, a ghost intervenes. Based on a story by Miranda R., 4th grade, Stockton Elementary.

By Miranda R., 4th grade, Stockton Elementary. Adapted and performed by Elizabeth Levy, Brennan Buhl, and Tom Soszko.

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#51: When a Tiger Turned Bad

A bad Lion helps a good Tiger discover his true nature. By Messiah G., 4th grade, Kohn Elementary.

By Messiah G., 4th grade, Kohn Elementary. Adapted and performed by Curtis Williams, Brandon Cloyd, Elizabeth Levy, Jen Johnson, and Jason Sperling.

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#050: Trapped In The Hospital

A potato chip and a lonely scientist end up in the same hospital room. From a story by Arturo S., 5th grade, Cleveland Elementary.

By Arturo S., 5th grade, Cleveland Elementary. Adapted by Roger Ainslie. Performed by Jason Sperling, Matt Miller, and many Monkeys and musicians. From Monkeys Come Alive, Barrel of Monkeys' live concert CD.

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#049: Lost and Found

A tale of suspense and intrigue in the desert. From a story by students at Kohn Elementary.

By Shondale, Jaliyah, Jocelyne, Dejannie, Shunta, Messiah, Dierra, and Juwuan from Kohn Elementary. Adapted by Rachel Wilson, Matt Miller and Joe Schupbach.

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#048: The Women Rampage

No women allowed in the room of food and men? We'll see about that! From a story by Dante H., 4th grade, Loyola Park After School Program.

By Dante H., 4th grade, Loyola Park After School Program. Adapted by Geoff Rice. From Monkeys Come Alive, Barrel of Monkeys' live concert CD.

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