Wayside School is Falling Down
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Author Description
"Watch Closely," said Mrs. Jewls. "You can learn much faster using a computer instead of paper and pencil." Then she pushed the new computer out the window. The children watched it fall thirty floors and smash against the sidewalk. "See?" said Mrs. Jewls. "That's gravity! I've been trying to teach you about gravity, but the computer showed you a lot quicker!" That's the way things happen at Wayside School. There are 29 kids in Mrs. Jewls's class and this book is about all of them. There is Todd, who got in trouble every day...until he got a magic dog; Paul, whose life was saved by Leslie's pigtails; Ron, who dared to try the cafeteria's Mushroom Surprise--and all the others who helped turn a day at Wayside school into one madcap adventure after another. But, after the things that happened in *Sideways Stories from Wayside School*, what would you expect?
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
A bizarre school day unfolds with absurd events and peculiar characters. Mrs. Jewls's class at Wayside School is filled with 29 unique students, each with their own strange experiences. The narrative follows their daily adventures, from Todd's daily troubles to Paul's life being saved by Leslie's pigtails, and Ron's daring culinary exploration of the cafeteria's Mushroom Surprise. The book captures the chaotic and comical nature of life at Wayside School, building on the established eccentricities from its predecessor.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- The book features a collection of interconnected short stories, each focusing on different students and teachers at Wayside School.
- Each story presents a unique, often illogical, problem or situation that the characters must navigate.
- The humor is derived from the absurd and surreal events that occur within the school's unconventional environment.
- Characters like Todd, Paul, and Ron are highlighted, showcasing their individual eccentricities and predicaments.
- The narrative style is episodic, allowing for a wide range of bizarre scenarios and character interactions.
- The book maintains a lighthearted and whimsical tone throughout, characteristic of children's humor.
- The setting of Wayside School itself, with its unusual architecture and peculiar rules, plays a significant role in the unfolding events.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
This installment in the Wayside School series continues the tradition of zany, episodic storytelling that delights young readers. The book is celebrated for its relentless absurdity and imaginative scenarios, which stem from the unique premise of a school where the unexpected is the norm. Readers often praise Louis Sachar's ability to craft humor through the peculiar interactions and predicaments of the students and teachers. The collection of short, comical tales makes it an engaging read for children who enjoy lighthearted and unconventional narratives.
Page Count:
152
Publication Date:
2004-01-01
ISBN-10:
0380731509
ISBN-13:
9780380731503
Humor
Fiction
Children's
Humor
School Life
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