Sideways Stories from Wayside School

Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar


Citation: Sachar, Louis. Sideways Stories from Wayside School. Avon Books, 1985.

Plot: 
This book is filled with wacky stories about the class on the 30th story of Wayside school. Wayside school is (accidentally) 30 stories high (though there is no 19th floor), with one classroom on each story. The children at Wayside are anything but normal. Mrs. Gorf turns children into animals, Sharie sleeps all class (and even falls out the window), one student turns out to actually be a dead rat, John can only read upside down, Mauricia loves ice cream flavored like her fellow students, and much more! The stories are short, engaging, and nothing less than hilarious.

Review:
I remember reading this book when I was in 5th grade, and I loved it. I bought it, and my copy is very worn. Reading it again for this assignment was almost as fun as the first time. This book definitely stands the test of time, being funny for all ages (even grown-ups). The stories are short enough such that young readers can take the book in manageable chunks. The book appeals to both genders, having hilarious stories about boys and girls. I just discovered in looking at the book again that there are other Wayside books, and I willingly admit that I plan to read them.

Age: 8 and up

Series Information:

Wayside School is Falling Down
Wayside School Gets a Little Stronger 

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