Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2020 · Est. 3 hour read

Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom

By Louis Sachar, Tim Heitz (Illustrator)

Book #4 in the Wayside School series

A group of students navigate the challenges of school life under the ominous presence of a mysterious cloud known as the Cloud of Doom

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192 pages· 22,300 words· Est. 3 hour read
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At Wayside School, chaos reigns as students like Sharie, Kathy, and Jason face quirky challenges. With the Ultimate Test approaching, a mysterious Cloud of Doom threatens their wacky world. Can Mrs. Jewls's class overcome the bizarre obstacles and uncover the cloud's secret? Dive into the hilarity and mystery of this beloved series' latest adventure.

From the publisher

For the first time in twenty-five years, Wayside School is back in session in this brand-new, fourth installment in the perennially beloved and bestselling series by Newbery Medal-winning author Louis Sachar. This early middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 3 to 5, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.

Welcome back to Wayside School!

Your favorite students and teachers are all here. That includes Sharie, who loves her striped-and-spotted umbrella more than anything; Kathy, who has a bad case of oppositosis; Jason, who has to read the longest book in the world; and the rest of Mrs. Jewls’s class on the thirtieth floor, who are busily collecting toenail clippings.

Everyone is scrambling to prepare for the all-important Ultimate Test, but meanwhile, there is a mysterious Cloud of Doom looming above them…

More than fifteen million readers in the U.S. have laughed at the clever and hilarious stories of Wayside School. So what are you waiting for? Come visit Wayside School!

At a glance
Format
Pages
192
Words
22,300
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Themes & topics
Books about schoolBooks about multiculturalBooks about cloudsBooks about friendshipBooks about school life
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Book details

Publication
Published
June 1, 2021
First published
March 3, 2020
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062965417

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