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When a mysterious cow infestation forces the children of Wayside School to spend 243 days in other schools, the return home promises fresh adventures. Miss Mush has cooked a special lunch of baked liver in purple sauce, and the 30th floor is dedicated to pet day. The school, built sideways with one classroom on each floor, continues to produce odd occurrences that keep the students and teachers on their toes.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Louis Sachar
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