Mr. Wolf's Class: A Graphic Novel (Mr. Wolf's Class #1) - by Aron Nels Steinke (Paperback)

About the Book

An Eisner Award-winning creator delivers a vibrant, funny new series that charmingly captures the everyday--and unexpected--ups and downs of a fourth-grade classroom.om.

Book Synopsis

From Eisner Award-winning creator Aron Nels Steinke, a vibrant, funny new series that charmingly captures the everyday antics of a fourth-grade classroom!

Mr. Wolf has just started teaching at Hazelwood Elementary. He wants the first day of school to go well, but he's got his hands full with his new class. Some of his students include: Margot, who is new in town and is trying to make friends. Sampson, who brought something special to school for show-and-tell. Aziza, who just wants everyone to be quiet and do their work. And Penny, who is VERY sleepy because she has a new baby brother at home, goes missing! This delightful new series captures the everyday -- and unexpected -- ups and downs of a fourth-grade classroom.

Review Quotes

Praise for the Mr. Wolf's Class series:

American Library Association Best Graphic Novel for Children, 2021

Chicago Public Library Best of the Best List, 2019 and 2020

"I've really been enjoying the Mr. Wolf's Class series. Each book is filled with fun stories, great characters, and fantastic artwork!" -- Dav Pilkey

★ "Young readers should easily self-identify with fifth-grade teacher Steinke's varied and sharply observed characters and wryly perceived classroom minutiae... This class gets an A." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Upbeat... the beginning of a promising new series." -- The New York Times Book Review

"With basic dialogue, a soothing setting, and no more than six frames per page, this book is ideal for new chapter book readers and older struggling readers." -- School Library Journal

"With calm intelligence and amusing, accessible realism, Steinke creates a cast in which any young reader will immediately find someone to embrace and a world that's invitingly recognizable." -- Booklist

"The cheerful plot depicts each character with care and depth." -- The Horn Book

"One of the most inspiring and comforting books of the year." -- The Beat

"I loved spending time in Mr. Wolf's Class! Aron Nels Steinke's debut is a perfect introduction to graphic novels for elementary school readers, who will laugh and empathize with Mr. Wolf's diverse group of students." -- Kate Messner, author of the Ranger in Time series and former schoolteacher

"Mr. Wolf's Class has something for everyone!" -- Gene Luen Yang, creator of American Born Chinese, former Ambassador for Young People's Literature, and former schoolteacher

About the Author

Aron Nels Steinke is the creator of the graphic novel Speechless and the bestselling Mr. Wolf's Class series. He is the Eisner Award-winning illustrator and coauthor, with Ariel Cohn, of The Zoo Box. Aron is a former classroom teacher, and when he's not writing, drawing, or visiting schools, Aron can be found biking, swimming, or hiking in the Pacific Northwest. Visit him online at mrwolfsclass.com.