Class Dismissed - by Allan Woodrow (Paperback)

About the Book

Class 507 is terrible, and one day, after a particularly disastrous science experiment, Ms. Bryce quits and walks out in the middle of class, and the school office never finds out--at first all the fifth graders enjoy goofing off, but after a few days that starts getting boring, and the students begin to realize that school without a teacher is not easy, cooperating is difficult, and keeping a secret is harder than they thought.

Book Synopsis

Class Dismissed is a wickedly fun story, perfect for readers of Gordon Korman, Jeff Kinney, and Barbara Robinson!

Class 507 is the worst class Ms. Bryce has ever taught. And she would know -- she's been teaching forever. They are so terrible that when a science experiment goes disastrously wrong (again), Ms. Bryce has had it and quits in the middle of the lesson. But through a mix-up, the school office never finds out.

Which means ... Class 507 is teacher-free!

The class figures if they don't tell anyone, it'll be one big holiday. Kyle and his friends can play games all day. Samantha decides she'll read magazines and give everyone (much needed) fashion advice. Adam can doodle everywhere without getting in trouble. Eric will be able to write stories with no one bothering him. And Maggie ... well, as the smartest kid in the class she has an ambitious plan for this epic opportunity.

But can Class 507 keep the principal, the rest of the students, and their parents from finding out ... or will the greatest school year ever turn into the worst disaster in school history?

From the Back Cover

Class 507 is the worst class Ms. Bryce has ever taught. And she would know--she's been teaching forever. They are so terrible that when a science experiment goes disastrously wrong (again), Ms. Bryce has had it and quits in the middle of the lesson. But through a mix-up, the school office never finds out.



Which means ... Class 507 is teacher-free!



The class figures if they don't tell anyone, it'll be one big holiday. Kyle and his friends can play games all day. Samantha decides she'll read magazines and give everyone (much needed) fashion advice. Adam and Lizzie are free to doodle everywhere without getting in trouble. Eric will be able to sit quietly and write stories with no one bothering him. And Maggie ... well, as the smartest kid in the class she has an ambitious plan for this epic opportunity.



But Class 507 quickly learns that school without a teacher isn't easy, working together is nearly impossible, and keeping a secret is harder than they ever imagined. Maybe even harder than fractions.



Can they keep the principal, the rest of the students, and their parents from finding out ... or will the greatest school year ever turn into the worst disaster in school history?

Review Quotes

Praise for Allan Woodrow

Class Dismissed

"Aimed equally at boys and girls, this engaging comedy offers some life lessons with a giggle." -Kirkus Reviews

"A fine addition to the middle grade school story genre. Readers won't regret picking up this title."-School Library Connection

The Pet War

"This fast-paced and funny novel presents a protagonist in the tradition of Tom Sawyer, a smug but winning preteen boy generally beloved by his peers though regarded with suspicion and perhaps a hint of distaste by adults." -Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Otto is a humorous protagonist whose narrative will keep readers amused. Pet lovers will enjoy this entertaining story." -School Library Journal

"Many readers will identify with Otto's yearning for a pet and his frustrations with his all-too-perfect sister." -Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Allan Woodrow is the author of Unschooled, Class Dismissed, and The Pet War, as well as other books for young readers, written under secret names. His writing also appears in the Scholastic anthology Lucky Dog: Twelve Tales of Rescued Dogs. Allan currently lives near Chicago with his family. For more about Allan and his books, visit him online at www.allanwoodrow.com.