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Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger

Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger

Published in
1995
4.21
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Description

In this third installment in the Wayside School series, the school reopens following construction. Mrs. Jewls is on maternity leave and the children have a series of strange substitute teachers. This book follows the students' funny and bizarre adventures, including Mrs. Drazil's attempt to make John forget how to read, a new student who can only read upside down, and a teacher who has the students try to sell their toes.
Age
7-10
Text complexity
developing
Length
169 pages
Book in series
#3

Why to read

  • Experience the creativity and humor of Louis Sachar.
  • It encourages imagination and lateral thinking.
  • It emphasizes the value of friendship in solving problems.
  • Relatable school setting with extraordinary, funny events.