Jump in It is the first day of music class, and Hubie is already terrified. He has heard the wild rumors about the new music teacher, Miss Rhoda LaNote, and his imagination is working overtime picturing a terrifying instructor armed with a laser baton. Why it pulls you in Have you ever been nervous about meeting a new teacher because of crazy stories you heard from other kids? Hubie expects the absolute worst. He imagines Miss LaNote making students memorize a million songs, forcing them to sing through their toes, or locking them in a prison if they hit the wrong note. It is incredibly funny to watch Hubie stress out over these unbelievable myths, knowing that the reality is probably completely different. His over the top fears make the actual first day of class that much more entertaining. What you will discover You will giggle your way through this amusing story as Hubie finally faces the music. By the end, you will see how easy it is to let rumors turn an ordinary teacher into a scary monster. It is a wonderful, silly tale that reminds you not to believe everything you hear and shows that trying new things at school can actually be a lot of fun.