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A hilariously chaotic romp through the absurdities of elementary school milestones, told by a delightfully cynical second-grader. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Mrs. Dole Is Out of Control!.
- chaotic
- lighthearted
- silly
- energetic
- 01
Mrs. Roopy Is Loopy!
Dan Gutman
A zany, laugh-out-loud school adventure where the adults are the ones acting entirely out of control.
- 02
Dr. Carbles Is Losing His Marbles!
Dan Gutman
A zany, fast-paced romp where kids take charge and adults act utterly ridiculous.
- 03
Junie B. Jones is a graduation girl
Junie B Jones
A hilarious, high-energy romp through the messy, dramatic, and deeply relatable anxieties of a childhood milestone.
- 04
Boss of Lunch
Barbara Park
A hilarious, high-energy romp fueled by the unshakeable, slightly misguided confidence of a fiercely spirited child.
- 05
First Day Jitters
Julie Danneberg · 2000
A clever, comforting embrace of a story that validates the universal dread of starting over before delivering a delightful, tension-breaking twist.
- 06
Junie B. Jones is Captain Field Day
Barbara Park
A hilarious, high-energy romp through the fierce, high-stakes world of kindergarten competition.
- 07
Spy school
Stuart Gibbs
A high-stakes, laugh-out-loud collision of middle school awkwardness and blockbuster espionage.
- 08
Class dismissed
Allan Woodrow
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.
- 09
Evil spy school
Stuart Gibbs
A hilarious, high-stakes romp through the absurd and dangerous world of secret organizations.
- 10
Miss Bindergarten celebrates the last day of kindergarten
Joseph Slate
A bouncy, alphabetical celebration of a major childhood milestone that balances festive energy with a gentle, affectionate farewell.
- 11
Ungifted
Gordon Korman
A hilarious, high-energy collision of chaos and intellect that proves there is more than one way to be smart.
- 12
Horrible Harry Moves up to the Third Grade (Horrible Harry)
Suzy Kline
A spirited and mischievous romp through the familiar battlegrounds of elementary school rivalries and slightly spooky field trips.
