Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar is a beloved children's novel about a school accidentally built sideways—thirty stories tall with one classroom per floor. The book follows the quirky students and teachers on the thirtieth floor, particularly Mrs. Jewls's class. Each chapter features a different character, from the wicked Mrs. Gorf who turns children into apples, to Sharie who sleeps through class, to Joe who counts in his own peculiar way. Filled with absurdity, gentle humor, and unexpected twists, the novel celebrates the chaos and charm of an extraordinary school where nothing is ever quite normal.
