Lunch Lady and the Field Trip Fiasco: Lunch Lady #6

Lunch Lady #6

by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

From the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo.Lunch Lady and the Breakfast Bunch are on a school field trip to a famous art museum. But while Lunch Lady is busy taking in all the culture, the kids have caught onto something strange—some of the artwork looks suspiciously fake! Now Dee, Hector, and Terrence are determined to get to the bottom of this conspiracy, but Lunch Lady is too awed to catch on.  Will she snap out of it and come to the rescue? Or will the Breakfast Bunch have to handle this operation alone?

Genres: Graphic Novels, Humor, Comics, Middle Grade, Childrens, Art, Kids

96 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 13, 2011

About the author

Jarrett J. Krosoczka, known since boyhood as "JJK," is the New York Times bestselling author/illustrator behind more than forty books for young readers, including his wildly popular Lunch Lady graphic novels, select volumes of the Star Wars™: Jedi Academy series, and Hey, Kiddo, which was a National Book Award Finalist. Krosoczka creates books with humor, heart, and deep respect for his young readers—qualities that have made his titles perennial favorites on the bookshelves of homes, libraries, and bookstores over the past twenty years.

In addition to his work in print, Krosoczka produced, directed, and performed in the full-cast audiobook adaptations of his graphic novels. The Hey, Kidoo audiobook garnered both Audie and Odyssey Awards for excellence in audiobook production. The Lunch Lady audiobook cast is led by Kate Flannery (The Office) and is rounded out by famed audiobook narrators and real kid actors! Krosoczka has been a guest on NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross, has been profiled in The New York Times, was featured on Good Morning America, and has delivered three TED Talks, which have accrued millions of views online. Krosoczka has garnered millions of more views online via the tutorials he has produced for YouTube and TikTok. As well as working on his books' film and television adaptions, Krosoczka has also written for The Snoopy Show (Apple TV+) and served as a consultant for Creative Galaxy (Prime Video), and appeared in live segments for the show.

Realizing that his books can inspire young readers beyond the page, Krosoczka founded School Lunch Hero Day, a national campaign celebrating school lunch staff. A consummate advocate for arts education, Krosoczka also established the Joseph and Shirley Krosoczka Memorial Youth Scholarships, which fund art classes for underprivileged children in his hometown of Worcester, Massachusetts.

Krosoczka lives in western Massachusetts with his spouse, their three children, pugs Ralph and Frank, and a French bulldog named Bella Carmella.

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

She serves lunch - but how many times will she save the world behind the scenes? LL is a fun filled book that looks at the adventures of a brave woman who serves a 'heapin' side of justice along with the menu of the day! Can see LL as a full length animation feature!

[Cris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lunch Lady v6

The Breakfast Bunch is finally going on their field trip to the museum but they need a chaperone. Lunch Lady is asked to go, and is thrilled. Dee is quick to realize something isn’t right at the museum!

This book was cool looking with color illustrations. I would have loved if they had mentioned real artist. Still a great mystery.

[Mary Birky Collier]

EVALUATION: The text and images of this graphic novel seem well-geared toward intermediate readers. It contains smaller panels and more panels per page (than primary graphic novels). The emphasis seems to be mostly on the adventures of the students and the mystery of the museum. So both text and illustrations seem to focus on action. The illustrations are all in black, white, and yellow. If students can get a handle on the names of the basic characters (the three main students, the lunch lady chaperone, the museum director Dr. Fraudwa, etc.), the plot is full of adventure, mystery, suspense, and excitement.

POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS: This seems like a great read for most intermediate elementary students as it contains sort of elements of an average intermediate student experience--school, school cafeteria, teachers, lunch ladies, field trips, student "stereotypes" ("mathletes", bullies, trio of friends, etc.). The vocabulary seems very accessible, with lots of action words. This book may appeal more to boys but might also be good for book bundles for students interested in mystery, adventure, detective stories, and possibly art/art museums.

POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES/CONCERNS: This book has overall general appeal for a wide variety of intermediate-level readers. However, the illustrations seems a little on the drab side, lacking much color variety. Perhaps, though, that allows for more focus on the adventures of Hector, Terrence, Dee, the lunch lady, and the many other characters. This is also one in the series of Lunch Lady graphic novels, so if students are "hooked" by the adventure and mystery of the Field Trip Fiasco, the other graphic novels in the series would be great next-steps for these readers.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Who knows what it is about cafeteria workers that intrigues so many young readers? But many of them will love this series featuring the ever-prepared and inventive lunch lady. In this sixth title, Dee, Hector, and Terrence visit an art museum. When one of the chaperones doesn't show up, Lunch Lady is asked to go along. It's a good thing, too, because there's something fraudulent about the artwork being displayed by Dr. Fraudwa, the museum's director. While the teacher, Mrs. Palonski, babbles on about art, Lunch Lady is quick to notice something odd about one of the permission slips, and then go in search of the missing children. Few can resist her wonderful personality and the equipment such as a Spatu-copter or a Gum Wrapper GPS tracker employed by Lunch Lady and her trusty sidekick Betty. With the bits of yellow color used in the cartoon panels and the insider feel that this title has, it's sure to continue its popularity. After all, who doesn't like feeling that he/she has gotten the best of anyone who underestimates the Lunch Lady?

[Leslie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jarrett J. Krosoczka’s Lunch Lady graphic novel series is a great find for chapter book readers and fans of the color yellow. The premise is unusual, a lunch lady as a superhero with food/cooking themed weapons and gadgets. It is good and silly fun. Oh, and, um, Parents–I’m sure there is a message in there somewhere.

The latest installment, book six, Lunch Lady and the Field Trip Fiasco is fun. I didn’t like it as much as some of the previous ones, but it hardly disappoints. The crime-busting, action-packed opener; the creative gadgetry; and the original storyline are all there–as is the yellow with the black, white, and gray.

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[Owen T]

lunch lady is very cool because she is inspiring to the kids to be there best

[Holly Letson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've been reading this series out of order--as the library gets the books checked back in--so this one filled in a major blank for me. Since I had recently read the one about The Breakfast Bunch being punished--for skipping the field trip--by becoming members of the Mathletes team, this one filled me in on about what field trip they meant, and why they missed it.
First off, having the museum operator have "Fraud" in his name really made this one an open-and-shut case in my book. That, of course, means that he is dealing in fradulent art, and that is all fakes and replicas. All that was left was for TBB and Lunch Lady to bring him down. And, of course, they did.

[Colby Sharp · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am really struggling to keep up with goodreads. Read this book the week it came out and loved it. Finding myself loving these graphic novels series more and more as I get deeper into the series. It was the same thing with Babymouse. Liked the first one I read, but fell in love with the series the more I read.

I LOVE LUNCH LADY!

[Sarah Threlkeld · Rating 4 out of 5]

Art museum + action + cool kitchen gadgets + the Lunch Lady = very entertaining graphic novel

[Sarah Sammis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Betty gets to be the hero.

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[Donalyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lunch Lady and the Breakfast Bunch must stop an art thief during a museum field trip.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fraudwa is the name of the villian... Fraud-wa (say it in a fake French accent) - for whatever that cracked me up. Overall story was funny and cute. The little section when Betty lets Lunch Lady go chaperone the field trip was sweet since Betty's basically sad that her friend is leaving for the afternoon.

[Amelie Gordon · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this book you get the worries fro the Brunch Group and also the Lunch Lady like in every book. But not only this you will get worried for Betty and the class when they go on a field trip to an art meuseum. Lunch Lady was a chaperone and noticed the Brunch Gruop went missing. Will Luch Lady find them and have to deal with more problems she has to call Betty? Find Out!

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lunch Lady is set to have a quiet day during the all-school field trip. But why doesn’t anyone invite the Lunch Lady? She loves art!

It’s her lucky day, and a parent chaperone cancels. Lunch Lady to the rescue, she’ll help chaperone! But there’s something weird about the art at the museum-it all looks fake! Will Lunch Lady and the Breakfast Bunch solve the mystery and serve justice?

[Debbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lunch Lady, book 6.

For fans of Captain Underpants who suspect that their school lunch lady just might be a secret superhero.

Something is rotten on the school field trip to the art museum. Can Lunch Lady save the day?

[Brooke · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another fun LL installment. I like this better than many. It doesn't make use of some of the bad stereotypes that don't really reflect actual school so it rates higher on my list. They're such quick fun reads to share with my 9yo that even though they're not a favorite, I can't pass them up.

[Mary T · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the lunch lady! This was my second in the series, and I'm a fan! I like the storylines and the clever connections to food. They are a quick read and a great example of a quality graphic novel.

[Renee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoying this series as a read aloud with my 7 year old. We go through 1-2 of these books a day.

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Totally fun and amusing!

[Peregrine Tell · Rating 2 out of 5]

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[Hope · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was surprise how she fought 3 {three} people at a time with a fist you can read it at :
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[Tricia F. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another exciting installment of the Lunch Lady series featuring the ever fearless Lunch Lady, her sidekick Betty, and the Breakfast Bunch.

[Christy Broderick⁷ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another thrilling novel about the lunch ladies and Breakfast Bunch! They can’t stay out of trouble, but they can sure stop it. Can’t wait to keep going.

[Emili]

My family and I got into this series based on a recommendation from our neighbor. They are fun, entertaining and zany!

[Eben]

I'm a big fan of lunch lady

[Sandeep · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read!

[Mary Havens · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like these Lunch Lady graphic novels. They're quick, cute, and who doesn't want a cookie camera and carrot USB drive?

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it I Am such a big fan of these books 🤣📚

[Arman Waggoner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked it, the art design reminds me of Pepper Ann and my Mom says Lunch Lady reminds of My Granny and to me she reminds of the Kids next Door and a human Perry the Platypus that talks.

[Thaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lunch lady strikes again! This time with the theme of forgery and fake art. I also learnt that acrylic paint wasn’t available till the 1950s.