Books About School Mishaps

The Best School Mishaps Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about school mishaps? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About School Mishaps

Monday
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

Monday

By Eva Amores, Matt Cosgrove (Author/Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Worst Week Ever! series

Justin's week spirals into chaos with vampires, bullies, and disappearing swim trunks.

192 pages· 16,141 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 547 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Justin Chase is having the worst week ever. His mom's new husband might be a vampire, his dad's driving a toilet on wheels, and his cat's missing. On top of that, a bully targets him on his first day at a new school. Now, he's stuck on a diving board in vanishing swim trunks, and it's only Monday. Can Justin survive this whirlwind of disasters?
The Secret Science Project That Almost Ate the School
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2006

The Secret Science Project That Almost Ate the School

By Judy Sierra, Stephen Gammell (Illustrator)

A science project spirals into chaos with mutant slime.

32 pages· 600 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.0 Goodreads · 423 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In a classroom experiment gone awry, students face the unexpected consequences of meddling with mutant slime. As the gooey chaos unfolds, they must navigate the hilarious and unpredictable results of their scientific curiosity. Will they manage to contain the mess, or will the slime take over? Dive into this whimsical adventure where science meets mayhem, and discover the true meaning of learning from mistakes.
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