Miss Nelson Is Back
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1982 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Miss Nelson Is Back

By James Marshall (Illustrator)

Part of the Miss Nelson series

Room 207's mischief meets its match with a terrifying substitute.

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32 pages· 651 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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The kids in Room 207 are thrilled when their teacher leaves for a week, planning to unleash chaos. But their excitement turns to dread when the dull substitute is replaced by the fearsome Miss Viola Swamp. Can they outsmart her, or will their antics lead to unexpected consequences? This hilarious tale of mischief and surprises will keep young readers laughing and guessing.

From the publisher

When their teacher has to go away for a week, the kids in Room 207 plan to “really act up.” “This is an artful spoof that’s not to be missed.” – Booklist

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
651
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
320L
Themes & topics
Books about schoolBooks about teachersBooks about impersonationBooks about pranksBooks about substitute teachers
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.4
F&P level
~J
Publication
Published
April 28, 1986
First published
January 1, 1982
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780395416686

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