Ratburn's eyes, Francine is cited for cheating and punished accordingly.Īrthur and his friends are disappointed that Francine would compromise their softball team's chance at winning the big game by getting herself suspended over a test, and Francine is steamed at Muffy for letting her take the fall for Muffy's cheating.
The identical tests raise a red flag, and since Muffy's character is above reproach in Mr. Ratburn math exam, and precisely copies Francine's paper in hopes of earning a passing mark. But things change when Muffy slacks off on her studying for a typically rigorous Mr. The two girls share so much in common that it doesn't matter if Muffy overly ingratiates herself to the teacher. Ratburn and becomes teacher's pet right away, but that doesn't prevent her from making fast friends with Francine. Ratburn's class it seems like a disaster, except to Mary Alice "Muffy" Crosswire, the new student. His high academic standards and no-nonsense disposition are legendary at the school. Ratburn as their schoolteacher on the opening day of third grade. Fans of the book and PBS animated series alike will readily recognize the story from its title, and enthusiasts of the episode in both mediums will look forward to noting the differences as they're enjoying the story.Īrthur, Buster, Francine, and Sue Ellen cringe at the prospect of being saddled with Mr. A winsome, unpretentious tale of schoolyard mischief and knowing ourselves and our friends for who they truly are, it's as much a classic as anything written by Marc Brown, including such favorites as Arthur's Nose, Arthur's Eyes, and Arthur Goes to Camp. If you're looking for a story that encapsulates the original values and intentions of Marc Brown's beloved Arthur Adventures, you won't find a better book than Arthur and the True Francine.
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