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Violence
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No violence; absurdist humor entirely appropriate for children
Language
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No profanity
Sexual Content
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No sexual content
Substance Use
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No substance use
Emotional Intensity
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No psychological intensity concerns; pure delight
What this book is about
Louis Sachar's beloved children's classic presents thirty chapters set on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School, a building that was accidentally built sideways. Each chapter features a different student and teacher in the strange world of the school. The humor is absurdist, warm, and irresistible. One of the most influential American children's books — a prototype for the comedy-with-heart that defines children's fiction today.
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