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Mrs. Jewls’s classroom at Wayside School is a place where ordinary lessons take extraordinary turns. When she demonstrates gravity by pushing a computer out the window, it plummets thirty stories to the street, proving her point in a spectacular way. Throughout the book, the 29 students—such as the ever‑troubled Todd, life‑saving Paul, and fearless Ron—contribute to a cascade of madcap events that turn a simple school day into a memorable, comedic adventure. The story continues the zany tone of the first book, combining everyday school activities with whimsical twists and imaginative problem‑solving.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Louis Sachar
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