Courtney loved coming to school each day. She got to play with her two best friends, Sarah and Leah. Beldale East Primary School was the best school in the entire world, with the best teacher in the entire world.

That is, until her teacher leaves on maternity leave.

Replaced by the towering, always frowning Mrs Grungle. As Mrs Grungle sucks the life out of everything enjoyable in school, Courtney slowly breaks down, believing only a monster can bring such despair.