Miss Daisy Is Crazy!
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2004 · Est. 1 hour read

Miss Daisy Is Crazy!

By Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the My Weird School series

A second-grader navigates the challenges of school with the help of his unorthodox teacher, Miss Daisy.

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96 pages· 6,420 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary

Second-grader A.J. and his friends face a peculiar challenge: their teacher, Miss Daisy, can't add or subtract! With a promise from Principal Klutz to transform the school into a video-game arcade if they read a million pages, the kids must rally together. Can they achieve the impossible and turn their school into a gamer's paradise? Dive into the hilarious and unpredictable world of My Weird School, where nothing is as it seems and every day is an adventure.

From the publisher

With more than 11 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading!

In the first My Weird School book ever, second-grade teacher Miss Daisy is in over her head. She doesn’t even know how to add or subtract! But the kids have other things on their minds. Principal Klutz has promised that if they read a million pages in books, they can turn the school into a video-game arcade for one whole night!

Perfect for reluctant readers and word lovers alike, Dan Gutman’s insanely popular My Weird School series has something for everyone. Don’t miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang.

At a glance
Format
Pages
96
Words
6,420
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
700L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about schoolBooks about teachersBooks about schoolsBooks about growing up
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.5
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
June 29, 2004
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060507008

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