Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom

Contemporary Fiction Satire Coming of Age

Description

At the top of the unusual Wayside School, Mrs. Jewls’s class faces an unsettling new challenge when a vast, gloomy Cloud of Doom settles over the building. As the cloud affects the students’ moods and magnifies their worries, the wonderfully eccentric children—and their equally unconventional teacher—must find ways to cope with anxiety, sadness, and uncertainty. With Louis Sachar’s signature blend of absurd humor, playful wordplay, and heartfelt insight, this imaginative school story explores resilience, friendship, and the hope that brighter days are ahead.