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Ben looked out the window of the school bus.

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A man wearing a gray suit and red tie was hurrying toward them.

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"Welcome to People Place," he called in a friendly voice.

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"My name is Al—Al Normal."

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The monsters slowly climbed off the bus.

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"I'm the museum director's assistant," the man continued cheerfully.

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"I'm going to show you monsters all around the museum.

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I'm sure your overnight stay in our new education wing will be really great!"

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Mog looked around in confusion.

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"Where are all the cobwebs?" he asked.

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A vampire was squinting and searching for her sunglasses.

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"It’s too bright here for me."

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Mr. Freaky flapped his arms nervously.

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"Now, students . . . remember your monster manners, please!

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We are guests in People Place."

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"Stay calm, Mr. Freaky," Miss Bungle said.

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"Everything is totally under control."

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"Ugh!" a monster burst out.

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"That part of the museum looks so new and shiny!"

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Al Normal beamed with pride.

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"Yes, we've just had a major renovation. Isn't our building beautiful?

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Some sections are still under construction, of course, but the work is nearly finished.

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You'll all have to come back for the dedication ceremony in the spring."

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"It's a very nice building," Ben said. "The museum looks really cool."

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"Thank you." Al Normal nodded at Ben.

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"The construction crew is still working on the area between the education wing and the main part of the museum," he explained.

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"I'm very sorry about any inconvenience.

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But the classrooms where you'll be spending the night are finished.

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They are ready for your stay, and I think you'll be very comfortable there."

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Mr. Freaky was looking around with a frown.

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"I thought that the museum director was supposed to meet us when we arrived," he said.

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"Mayor Hubbletree indicated that she'd be here to greet us."

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"Um, Dr. Bones had to deal with some last-minute museum issues," Al Normal explained.

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"And Mayor Hubbletree will be here very soon.

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We'll meet the director right after I show you our new education wing.

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I think you monsters will be very impressed with what you see."

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"I'm sure the education wing is beautiful," Miss Bungle replied politely.

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She turned to the group of Monster Academy students.

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"Monsters! Please line up. It's time to start the tour."

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Mr. Freaky looked startled. "I-it is?" he stammered.

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"Oh . . . yes! It is!

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Nothing to be afraid of, students! Everything is totally—"

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"Under control!" shouted a few monsters.

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The group followed Al Normal into the museum.

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Gaby ducked so that she wouldn't hit her head on the door.

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A monster wrinkled his nose.

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"It's all so . . . er, <font color="#ffff00"><i>new</i></font>!" he said, looking around.

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The vampire wearing sunglasses shuddered.

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"Wow. The lights are even brighter in here," she moaned.

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"We're very proud of this new addition to the museum," Al Normal was saying.

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"Everything is quite modern and up-to-date.

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We even have solar power cells on the roof."

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"You have solar power!" The vampire gasped in horror.

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"Isn't that dangerous? It sounds awful."

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"Oh no. It's not dangerous," Al Normal said.

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"It's very safe and very clean as well."

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"It's good for the environment," Ben chimed in.

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"Mr. Creepy said that's helpful for people <font color="#ffff00"><i>and</i></font> monsters."

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The vampire nodded slowly, but she still looked uneasy.

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A long hallway was cluttered with construction equipment—metal pipes, scaffolding, tools, paint cans, and ladders.

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Ben could see that a new wall was being constructed.

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"What's going on there?" Mr. Freaky asked, pointing to the mess.

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Al Normal frowned. "I'm sorry about that, Mr. Freaky.

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As I mentioned, the building isn't quite finished.

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And unfortunately, that construction blocks our access to the main part of the museum.

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So we'll have to go around to the main entrance to see the exhibits.

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But first, we'll view the education wing.

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After that we can go upstairs to the director's new office and meet her."

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He smiled at the monsters.

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"Does anyone have any questions so far?"

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"I do! I do!" A monster waved his hand.

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"Yes?" said Al Normal pleasantly.

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"When's dinner?" the monster blurted out.

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"Yeah!" Mog chimed in, rubbing his belly. "I'm really hungry."

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"Er . . ." Al Normal quickly checked his watch.

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"Let's see. We have a busy schedule, but I think we can eat dinner around—Eek!"

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He shrieked in horror as a hairy creature sprang at his face!