"Sideways Stories from Wayside School" is a whimsical children's book that introduces readers to the eccentric students and teachers of Wayside School, a quirky building that was supposedly built sideways, with classrooms stacked on top of each other instead of side by side. Each chapter features a different character and their bizarre interactions and experiences, showcasing the school's absurdity and humor. From the mysterious teacher Mrs. Gorf, who can turn students into apples, to the cheerful but unpredictable Ms. Baker, the stories explore themes of imagination, friendship, and the delightful chaos of childhood, making it an enchanting read for all ages. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Wayside School .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 176 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2017 by HarperCollins .

Adam McCauley has illustrated for magazines, records, and books. He lives in Northern California. This is his first children's book. Louis Sachar lives in Austin, Texas, where he writes his wonderful novels.