The Classroom At The End Of The Hall [Paperback]

Douglas Evans (Author), Larry Di Fiori (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up

In nine stories about the peculiar happenings at W. T. Melon Elementary, Roger is granted three wishes by a chalk dust genie, tidy Emily meets the Messy Desk Pest, and more. Reprint. PW. AB. "

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Incredible encounters seem to be the norm at this school, and the unbelievable experiences all seem to prove a point. Whether it's the hirsute beasty that moves into the desk of the messy girl or a genie from the chalkboard that grants a wish to the class know-it-all, the creatures of Douglas Evans's amusing stories all communicate subtle lessons to kids. Humorous stories of familiar students and unbelievable classroom inhabitants make this book an attractive alternative to stories of the supernatural that entertain without any substance. (Ages 8 to 12) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Publishers Weekly

Peculiar happenings are the norm in the classroom that serves as the setting for this droll collection. Occasionally reminiscent of Louis Sachar's Wayside School stories, these cleverly crafted episodes likewise make the impossible highly entertaining?and at times strangely plausible. Nimbly shifting perspectives, the narrator focuses on various students' encounters with such creatures as a genie who appears from a cloud of chalk dust and grants the ill-conceived wish of the class "Pain-in-the-Neck" to become the teacher; a hairy pest that takes over a girl's hopelessly messy desk; a witch who upstages the class braggart during a Halloween party; and a bug that whispers answers in a girl's ear, breaking her of the habit of copying off her classmates' papers. Lacing his stories with waggish wordplay and humorous asides, first-time author Evans conveys worthy messages with a lighthearted subtlety. A refreshing debut, and a good choice for a middle-grade classroom read-aloud. Ages 8-12.
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks; First edition (September 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590025708
• ISBN-13: 978-0590025706
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #835,289 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Douglas Evans the author of children's books, plays, poems, comics, and music. His books include MVP*:Magellan Voyage Project, The Elevator Family, Apple Island, and the collections of classroom tales: Classroom at the End of the Hall, Math Rashes, and Mouth Moths. He holds a master's degree in education and has taught for twenty years in settings ranging from a small logging town in Oregon to international schools in Helsinki and London. He currently lives in Berkeley, California. Find out more about his books, plays, and music on his Web Site at: http://www.wtmelon.com/

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE CLASSROOM AT THE END OF THE HALL, April 9, 2001

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Classroom At The End Of The Hall (Paperback)

I rate this book 5 stars because It was a very entertaining book. It was really funny but some parts were disgusting. I had a great time reading it and every time it was time up, I wouldn't want to put the book down. Every time my friends would look at me while I was reading you saw me always smiling, laughing, eyes filled with interest, etc. This book i would have to say is one of my favorite books if not the favorite. It was a fantastic book and I encourage any readers interested to read it to. I promise you will enjoy it like i did!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Classroom At The End Of The Hall, January 12, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Classroom At The End Of The Hall (Paperback)

This is a wierd and good book!It is about an unbelievable character name Roger.Every body hates Roger.He is a pain in the neck.He even wrote on the board with snot.The worst thing of all he have been a teacher and you wont believe what he did.
I would recommend this book to my friends.Why? Because my friends loves funny and a book that is unbeliveable.Also I know they will love this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging!, June 21, 2003

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This review is from: The Classroom At The End Of The Hall (Paperback)

I read several books to my 5th grade reading group before we move into the lesson of the day. They loved this book. They saw themselves in many of the characters in the book. One chapter about a little boy who had trouble reading,sparked hope iin one of my students who has trouble in the same area. I came to Amazon.com hoping that this author wrote some other books - and he did. I can't wait to read the next one. Keep them coming!