Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger

Louis Sachar's third installment in the beloved Wayside School series brings back the quirky students and their even quirkier school. After a cow infestation closure, the kids return just in time for Mrs. Jewls to go on maternity leave, ushering in a parade of increasingly bizarre substitute teachers. From Mr. Gorf, who steals voices, to Mrs. Drazil, who holds grudges for decades, and Miss Nogard, who can read minds, the students must navigate a series of outlandish challenges. This book is perfect for 8-12 year olds who enjoy laugh-out-loud humor, clever wordplay, and stories where kids outsmart adults. It's a fast-paced, episodic read that encourages imagination and celebrates the resilience of children.

All the kids from Wayside School had to spend 243 days in horrible schools while Wayside was closed to get rid of the infestation of cows! Now the kids are back and the fun begins again on every floor. Miss Mush has prepared a special lunch of baked liver in purple sauce and it is pet day on the 30th floor. Unusual things continue to happen in the classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School, which was accidentally built sideways with one classroom on each story.