49 pages • 1 hour read
Louis SacharSideways Stories from Wayside School
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1978A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar is lauded for its humor, quirky characters, and imaginative setting, making it a hit with children and nostalgic adults. Some critics, however, find its episodic structure disjointed and the absurdity overwhelming. Overall, it's praised for its creativity and playful tone, though its unconventional style may not suit everyone.
Who Should Read Sideways Stories from Wayside School?
A reader who would enjoy Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar is typically aged 8-12 and loves humorous, imaginative, and whimsical storytelling. Fans of Roald Dahl's Matilda and Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid will delight in the quirky characters and absurd situations in this offbeat school setting.
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Reading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
530L