Wayside School Is Falling Down facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Louis Sachar |
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| Illustrator | Joel Schick (first edition) Adam McCauley (second edition) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Wayside School |
| Subject | the school is falling down |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Lothrop, Lee & Shepard (HarperCollins imprint) |
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Publication date
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March 22, 1989 |
| Media type | Print (in Hardcover and Paperback) |
| Pages | 179 pp (1st edition hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0-688-07868-0 (hardcover) |
| OCLC | 17620889 |
| LC Class | PZ7.S1185 Way 1989 |
| Preceded by | Sideways Stories From Wayside School (1978)' |
| Followed by | Wayside School Gets A Little Stranger (1995)' |
Wayside School is Falling Down is a funny and sometimes silly book written by Louis Sachar. It came out in 1989. This book is the second one in his popular Wayside School series. It's a type of story called children's literature, which means it's written for young readers.
Just like the first book, it has 30 chapters. However, some of the stories in this book are more connected. They build on each other instead of being totally separate. The book's title comes from a song a character named Kathy likes to sing. It's sung to the tune of 'London Bridge Is Falling Down'. The story follows three main ideas. One is about a new student named Benjamin Nushmutt. Another is about Miss Zarves, a teacher who teaches a class that isn't really there. The last part of the story, in the final chapter, ends with a big surprise that makes you want to know what happens next!
Contents
What Happens in the Book?
This book takes readers back to the strange and wonderful Wayside School. The school was built sideways, with one classroom on top of another. This means there are 30 classrooms in a tall tower.
New Faces and Old Friends
A new student, Benjamin Nushmutt, joins the class. He has some funny misunderstandings when he first arrives. Readers also get to catch up with familiar characters. These include Todd, Maurecia, and Mrs. Gorf. The students in Mrs. Jewls's class continue to have unusual adventures.
The Mystery of Miss Zarves
One of the main storylines involves Miss Zarves. She is supposed to teach the 19th-floor class. But the 19th floor of Wayside School doesn't actually exist! This leads to many confusing and funny situations. The students try to figure out if she is real or not.
Strange School Days
The book is full of short, funny stories about daily life at Wayside School. These stories often have unexpected twists. For example, a student might turn into an apple. Or a teacher might have a very unusual way of teaching. The characters learn lessons in very strange ways.
The Big Ending
The book builds up to a surprising ending. The final chapter leaves readers wondering what will happen next. It's a cliffhanger that sets the stage for the next book in the series.
