I read this book so many times as a child and haven't come back to it since then. The stories, 30 of them, to match the 30 stories of Wayside School (which was accidentally builtI was only half-way interested in reading this book out loud to my son, who received it as an end of year gift from his second grade teacher. Two other kids concurred so that was enough for me to finally read what was also a favorite of several students I had as an elementary librarian.
These stories were immediately attention grabbing for my kids and left them begging for more. My fourth-grade homeroom teacher read this to our class, only she substituted names of the students and teachers in the book with the names of the students in our class (I was Leslie -- how I remember that, I have no idea) and the other teachers in our grade. Those who would grow up to be truly unexceptional enjoyed those 10-page “Mr. This book is probably best suited to the 8-11 age group.Sideways Stories from Wayside School (Wayside School #1)If you want to see exactly what rests at the center of someone’s soul, don’t bother reading a 200-page biography on them; ask them what was the first book ever to make an impression on them that lasted into their adulthood. The humor makes sense to the kids and they enjoyed the absolute absurdity and upside-down-ness of this school and it’s rules.These wacky absurd stories which may seem irreverent and sometimes mean-spirited to adults really seem to resonate with children. I remember them so vividly. Get it as soon as Fri, Jul 10. Instead it is thirty stories high, with one classroom on each story.
For some it might be some garbage about a brat named Ramona and her ginger-kid friends, and these people embrace a passion for whimsy and camaraderie. Book 1 of 4: Wayside School | by Louis Sachar , Adam McCauley, et al. Book Wayside School Gets A Little Stranger (2004) Unlike the other two Wayside School books, I never read this one as a youth. It's just strangeness for the sake of strangeness, and somehow it worked. This was my reaction when I realized that I have not forgotten to pack this book for my Mumbai trip.
Sometimes they even get it before I do!
Maybe he was so impressed by those kids in Texas that inspired his move years later to Austin where he penned that hit, Upon the recommendation of an enthusiastic 3rd grader in my grandson’s class, I checked out his most favorite book from this year – “Sideways Stories From Wayside School”. Your favorite students and teachers are all here. It's one of my favorites. Paperback $6.31 $ 6. Re-reading it as an adult confirms that I was a In this children’s novel, Louis Sachar tells thirty stories about kids in the highest class of a 30-story school. Two other kids concurred so that was enough for me to finally read what was also a favorite of several students I had as an elementary librarian. In my 5th grade English class, we read this book and I remember there was nothing we were more collectively excited about except maybe that mock presidential campaign where Michael Dukakis won by a landslide in the halls of George Washington Carver- Anson Jones Elementary, if nowhere else in the country.
It's fun, strange, and silly all in one.I remember loving this book at some point during my childhood. Passed it on to my sister and can't wait to pass it on to my children.I was only half-way interested in reading this book out loud to my son, who received it as an end of year gift from his second grade teacher. I’ve loved all of your books (from the social injustice of Oh Louis Sachar you are such a gifted children’s writer. It makes it seem more childish than the copy I had. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of % Created by calibre 0.9.31 [http://calibre-ebook.com] And then there are those who were destined to be influenced by the outrageous, ridiculous, and sublime, and their rallying point is the fantastic cast of Wayside School.This is the only chapter book I've read to my class this year that has caused them to demand more chapters, beg for a quick chapter here and there throughout the day and I've even had to re-read several chapters to them.
Upon re-read, this was still quite entertaining. FREE Shipping on your first order shipped by Amazon. But before we get to them, there is something you ought to know so that you don’t get confused.
3 0 obj Hilarity ensued, I assure you. Published There is just something about absurdity mixed with keen observations of school days reality that gets kids every time.We pulled this unassuming little book out of my husband’s childhood bookshelf over Thanksgiving break (my in-laws seriously never get rid of anything) and we had absolutely no idea what kind of wonderful craziness lay waiting for us inside. Price New from Used from Kindle "Please retry" $7.99 — — Audible Audiobook, Unabridged "Please retry" $0.00 . As for would a thirteen year old like it?
Loved this as a kid! I like the short chapters and the funny content and it is just one of the most fun read-alouds we have done. We may have to stay home and stay still, but through t...I work in a library as a Teen/YA Librarian and I know we have this book in our children's section, not our teen collection. This book is perfect for the kids just starting out chapter books. Every little kid should read these books, they are just so delightful!
I’ve loved all of your books (from the social injustice of This was my reaction when I realized that I have not forgotten to pack this book for my Mumbai trip. If you haven't read it since you were young, I INSIST you pick it up again. ���� JFIF ` ` �� C
I remember them so vividly. << /DL 73222 /Width 294 /ColorSpace /DeviceRGB /Height 500 /Filter [/DCTDecode] /Subtype /Image /Length 73222 /Type /XObject /BitsPerComponent 8 >> January 19th 2004 So away I went with a copy from their library.Upon the recommendation of an enthusiastic 3rd grader in my grandson’s class, I checked out his most favorite book from this year – “Sideways Stories From Wayside School”. The first two books in this series were some of my favorite books of childhood, and they still hold up!