{"product_id":"9780241659267","title":"Wayside School Series (Book 1-4) Collection - Ages 7-12","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the whimsical world of \u003cstrong\u003eWayside School\u003c\/strong\u003e, a place unlike any other. This illustrated collection of the first four books by Louis Sachar invites readers aged 7-12 to explore the hilariously bizarre happenings that unfold within its uniquely constructed building, which was accidentally built sideways. Each story is brimming with eccentric characters and peculiar adventures that defy the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWayside School is Falling Down\u003c\/strong\u003e - where the students experience the oddities of their teachers and classmates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSideways Stories from Wayside School\u003c\/strong\u003e - featuring a series of interconnected tales that delve into the surreal and the silly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWayside School Gets a Little Stranger\u003c\/strong\u003e - introducing even more peculiar personalities and unexpected events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWayside School Beneath the Cloud\u003c\/strong\u003e - where the mysteries deepen and the laughter continues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach story is woven with Sachar's signature blend of humour and imagination, making them not just entertaining, but also thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core, the \u003cstrong\u003eWayside School\u003c\/strong\u003e series explores themes of friendship, creativity, and the importance of embracing one's individuality. The narratives encourage readers to view the world through a lens of curiosity and to appreciate the absurdity that can be found in everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“The stories are not just for children; they are for anyone with a sense of wonder.”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of Sachar's other works, such as \u003cstrong\u003eHoles\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eThe Cardturner\u003c\/strong\u003e, will find a similar charm in these stories, filled with clever twists and delightful characters that linger in the mind long after the last page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52950217523532,"sku":"9780241659267","price":28.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9780241659267_3d_front.webp?v=1765473824","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/products\/9780241659267","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}