In a series of diary entries, Leigh tells how he comes to terms with his parents' divorce, acquires joint custody of an abandoned dog, and joins the track team at school.

In his letters to his favorite author, ten-year-old Leigh reveals his problems in coping with his parents' divorce, being the new boy in school, and generally finding his own place in the world.

Third-grader Arthur is amazed when he is chosen to be in the school spellathon.

More humorous episodes from the classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School, where students learn to tango, face the cafeteria's dreaded Mushroom Surprise, and study a hobo during Show and Tell. Sequel to "Sideways Stories from Wayside School."

Chrysanthemum loves her name, until she starts going to school and the other children make fun of it.

Desiree the hippopotamus gains courage and self-confidence when she goes to school.

During World War II, nine-year-old Molly goes to school and with her friends tries to aid the war effort.