About This Book
Louis Sachar's classic "Sideways Stories from Wayside School" introduces readers to an elementary school like no other. Built thirty stories tall with one classroom on each floor, the book presents a series of short, interconnected tales, each focusing on a different student or teacher from Mrs. Jewls' 30th-floor class. From a teacher who turns misbehaving students into apples to a boy who can only read upside down, the stories are filled with whimsical, often absurd, humor that challenges conventional logic. It's a fantastic choice for children aged 8-12 who enjoy quirky characters and laugh-out-loud situations, offering a lighthearted escape into a world where the unexpected is the norm.
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Discussion Prompts
1
If you could build a school any way you wanted, what would it be like?
2
Which character from Wayside School would you most like to have in your class, and why?
3
What's the funniest thing that happens in the book?
4
Do you think Mrs. Jewls is a good teacher, even with all the strange things she does?
5
If you had a special power like Mrs. Gorf, what would you do with it?
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