[ WP ] After a long and exciting life , Mrs. Frizzle has died . Her long-ago students meet at her funeral - for the first time in a while - to reminisce about their experiences with her and how it 's shaped them .

Arnold pulled into the parking lot of the church where a funeral is being held for his favorite elementary school teacher, Ms. Frizzle. He sighed and pushed his glasses back up on his nose and got out. He wondered if any of his other former classmates would be in attendance. Since becoming a renowned doctor, Arnold had long given up on the idea of religion and was never really comfortable inside of a church. Something about all the religious imagery made him uncomfortable. Walking down the aisle, making his way to his seat, he wished that he would be transported away once again on Mrs.Frizzles magic school bus. 
 He closed his eyes and reminisced about the many adventures he and his classmates had gone on and the many wild, weird, and interesting things they had seen and learned about. 
 When he was a child Arnold was n't exactly the brave type and would always be apprehensive about these `` field trips'' they went on. He had once attempted to explain to his father the day he had after a particular harrowing day of being transported back to the days of the dinosaurs and faced down a T-Rex. His father laughed and said `` That Ms. Frizzle really got you going today with her lessons!'' From that day on, Arnold knew no one but his fellow classmates would believe him. 
 Arnold opened his eyes and looked around and saw a very full church. Ms. Frizzle was a very vibrant and exuberant person who had a extreme lust for life. She always wore garrish clothing and her curly red hair was always asunder as if she herself were a mad scientist and her pupils her assistants. Arnold did recognize his classmates and they recognized him and waived him over to sit with them. 
 The service had started. Ms. Frizzle was wearing a brightly colored dress entirely covered in question marks probably her favorite dress; and had that typical Ms. Frizzle smirk, the one that Arnold had seen so many times right before setting off on yet another crazy adventure. 
 The service carried on, people made speeches recounting the impact this woman had on their lives. Arnold's turn to give a speech came next. He had always felt a real connection. She got him out of his shell and got him to experience life. 
 Arnold approached the lectern and began speaking `` What's there to say about Ms.Frizzle that has n't already been said? She was a wonderful woman and more importantly one of the most important people and biggest influences in my life. As a child, I was timid and often unsure and never really took and chances. But then Ms.Frizzle came along and yanked away the `` security blanket'' and taught to face life head on. I have taken her words to heart and have often repeated them to myself and others throughout my life. Without her, I would not be who I am today. Without her, it would not have been possible to find the cure for cancer. She was a woman of integrity, and forward thinking. 
 We kept in touch over the years. She always pushed me forward and urged me on, even when she became. She insisted she come to the hospital where I was working and that I be the doctor who treats her. I think she knew deep down inside that I would somehow be able to help the world. Sure enough with the use of Ms.Frizzles blood and cells, I was able to find a cure. Unfortunately it was too late to save her but with her DNA, we've saved millions lives. 
 Ms Frizzle always had a creedo that she lived and died by and I think everyone should take these words to heart and live by them everyday. `` Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!'' Thank you.'' 
 

