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Sideways Stories from Wayside School

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1978

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Louis Sachar

Sideways Stories from Wayside School

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1978
Book Details
Pages

144

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Wayside School • 1980s

Publication Year

1978

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

530L

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Super Short Summary

Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar consists of absurd, humorous vignettes centered around the quirky students and teachers of a school mistakenly built 30 stories high. Each self-contained chapter features a quirky character from Mrs. Jewls's class facing a unique and often illogical problem, blending magical realism with themes of problem-solving and learning.

Humorous

Playful

Fantastical

Mysterious

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.4

103,231 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar is lauded for its humor, quirky characters, and imaginative setting, making it a hit with children and nostalgic adults. Some critics, however, find its episodic structure disjointed and the absurdity overwhelming. Overall, it's praised for its creativity and playful tone, though its unconventional style may not suit everyone.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Sideways Stories from Wayside School?

A reader who would enjoy Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar is typically aged 8-12 and loves humorous, imaginative, and whimsical storytelling. Fans of Roald Dahl's Matilda and Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid will delight in the quirky characters and absurd situations in this offbeat school setting.

4.4

103,231 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

144

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Wayside School • 1980s

Publication Year

1978

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

530L

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