Sideways Stories from Wayside School

    Sideways Stories from Wayside School

    by Louis Sachar

    Ages 7-111978
    Early Reader

    A humorous collection of quirky stories about the students and teachers at Wayside School, a bizarre 30-story building where each floor has only one classroom. The book follows various students as they encounter absurd situations, from a teacher who turns students into apples to a classroom on the 19th floor that doesn't exist. The stories celebrate individuality and friendship while using surreal humor to explore the everyday challenges and adventures of elementary school life. Each chapter focuses on different characters, creating a diverse cast of students with unique personalities and backgrounds.

    1978Published
    Genres: Humor, Children's Fiction, School Stories, Fantasy

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    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    Frequent
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Moderate
    Family, Friendship & Community
    Moderate
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Minimal
    Social or Historical Topics
    Minimal
    Gender Identity Topics
    None
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    None

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