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Class dismissed
272 pages
A hilarious, high-energy romp about the chaotic freedom of a classroom left entirely to its own devices—and the unexpected challenges of keeping it a secret.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like being let in on the ultimate playground secret. It kicks off with a burst of chaotic, rebellious energy as a classroom of fifth graders suddenly finds themselves entirely unsupervised. The pace is brisk and playful, bouncing along on the thrill of goofing off and the escalating tension of keeping the school office in the dark. But beneath the humorous antics and the fallout of disastrous science experiments, the mood gradually shifts from pure mischief to something more grounded. The narrative explores the surprising weight of secrecy and the messy, difficult work of learning to cooperate without an authority figure to guide the way. Written in an accessible, energetic style, it is a perfect fit for young readers who delight in school-based shenanigans and the hilarious reality of kids trying to run the show.
- Mood
- energetic
- mischievous
- secretive
- lightly tense
- Tone
- humorous
- playful
- chaotic
- lighthearted
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- the burden of secrecy · learning to cooperate · taking responsibility · the hidden value of structure
- The writing
- Accessible, energetic, and humorous, tailored to keep young readers engaged through escalating antics.
- The arc
- Moves from chaotic glee and rebellious freedom to a growing sense of responsibility and the realization that cooperation requires effort.
- Who it's for
- Middle-grade readers who love school-based shenanigans, humorous disasters, and stories of kids secretly running the show.
Content notes
- mild classroom disasters
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.
Description from Open Library.
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