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The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School
  • Published: 11 March 2026
  • ISBN: 9798217005956
  • Imprint: Putnam
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $17.99

The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School

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9 Jan 2018
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11 Mar 2026
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15 Jan 2018
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A leprechaun is causing all kinds of trouble on St. Patrick's Day—but our popular Gingerbread Man is back to save the day! Now in paperback!

A leprechaun is causing all kinds of trouble on St. Patrick's Day—but our popular Gingerbread Man is back to save the day!

After a mischievous leprechaun makes a mess of the band room, the Gingerbread Man vows to catch him. He follows the leprechaun's clues all around the building finding chaos everywhere--even in the library! But then he finds the worst clue of all. It says the leprechaun's next target might be a house made of gingerbread!

Luckily, the Gingerbread Man makes it to his classroom in time to set a trap for the leprechaun. He'll show that mischief maker that he messed with the wrong cookie this time.

"I'm on a mission! I've got a good plan.
I can catch him! I'm the Gingerbread Man!"

Look for all of this hilarious Gingerbread Man's adventures: The Gingerbread Man Loose at School, The Gingerbread Man Loose on the Fire Truck, The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas, The Gingerbread Man Loose at the Zoo, and The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School!
  • Published: 11 March 2026
  • ISBN: 9798217005956
  • Imprint: Putnam
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $17.99
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About the authors

Laura Murray

Laura was a teacher before becoming a writer, and had to deal with many an escaped Gingerbread Man in her time. This is her fourth book. www.lauramurraybooks.com
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Mike Lowery

Mike Lowery is a professor of illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design and a children's book illustrator. His works include The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas and the Doodle Adventures series. He lives with his wife and their daughter in Atlanta, Georgia.
portrait photo of Mike Lowery

Praise for The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School

Praise for The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School:
"Trading the hat for a mess-free school, the Gingerbread Man saves the day . . . After this test of his tracking and capturing skills, what will the Gingerbread Man tackle next?" —Kirkus Reviews

"With a nod to all of the funny and classic tricks teachers conduct on Saint Patrick's Day (green toilet water, shamrock footprints, and messy rooms) this book is sure to please readers of all ages. . . [A] fun and entertaining read-aloud." —School Library Journal

Backlist Awards:
AWARDS AND HONORS for The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School
Winner of the Illinois Monarch Award * Winner Virginia's Readers Choice Award * Florida Children's Choice Honor Book * Nominated Minnesota, Indiana, South Dakota, Iowa, Nevada, Washington, Mississippi, and Kentucky * Junior Library Guild Selection * Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year * Finalist, SCBWI Crystal Kite Award