Miss Nelson Is Back
By Harry Allard
The Story
When Miss Nelson has to go away for a week, her mischievous class plans to really act up — until dreary substitute Mr. Blandsworth threatens to bore them silly instead.
Why It's Special
For the kid who loves a good scheme almost as much as a good laugh, this one delivers both.
- Big idea: Sometimes the thing you thought you wanted turns out to be worse than what you had.
- Vibes: Sly, funny, and full of dry classroom humor.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy stories about sneaky classroom plans
- love the return of a favorite character
- like to laugh at grown-up characters getting outwitted
- respond well to stories with a twist ending
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What plan do you think the kids in Room 207 come up with to deal with Mr. Blandsworth?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the class felt when they realized their substitute was so boring?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever wanted something to be different, only to find out the new thing wasn't what you expected?
- Imagination: If you were the substitute teacher for a day, what would you do to keep your class from getting bored?
- Character connection: Why do you think everyone is a little afraid of Miss Viola Swamp?
