Louis Sachar Books

This collectible set features all four books in the beloved Wayside School series by Louis Sachar, renowned for his engaging storytelling and whimsical characters. The series captures the quirky adventures of students and teachers at a uniquely designed school, blending humor and heart. Ideal for both new readers and longtime fans, this compilation showcases Sachar's talent for creating imaginative tales that resonate with children and adults alike.

Marvin Redpost has an identity crisis after a rather thought-provoking conversation at school with his friend Casey Happleton.

Classic series of pacy adventures rejacketed for a new audience Casey Happleton works her mysterious magic on Marvin in the final book of the Marvin Redpost series.

Everyone is laughing at Marvin Redpost. He's the grossest kid in school. Why? He picks his nose. Well, that's the rumour the class bully, Clarence, started and no one argues with Clarence - not even Marvin's so-called best friends. So what can Marvin do to turn things round?

The Book and the Sword is a rip-roaring tale of Chinese kung fu masters battling it out for the future of the Chinese empire and control of central Asia.

It's a new year at Wayside School, and Mrs Jewls's class on the thirtieth floor has a LOT to deal with. First of all, they must prepare to face The Ultimate Test, which involves a fiendishly difficult Spelling Bee, upside-down singing and blindfolded smelling. Meanwhile the paperclips are triple-locked in a safe so no one can access them, Miss Mush is threatening to serve rainbow stew for lunch - and a CLOUD OF DOOM is gathering over the school. It can only mean one thing ... the kids at Wayside School are in for their strangest year yet!From the basement to the thirtieth floor, Wayside is packed with quirky and hilarious characters who are all brought to life in this brand-new instalment of Louis Sachar's much-loved Wayside School series. With brilliant illustrations throughout, this is an unmissable, irrepressible story of mixed-up mayhem from the bestselling author of Holes.

'Watch closely,' said Mrs Jewls. 'You can learn much faster using a computer instead of paper and pencil.' Then she pushed the computer out of the window. The children all watched it fall thirty floors. 'See?' said Mrs Jewls. 'That's gravity . . .' That's the way things happen at Wayside School. There are twenty-nine kids in Mrs Jewls' class and this book is about all of them: there is Todd, who is in trouble every day, until he gets a magic dog; Paul, whose life is saved by Leslie's pigtails; Ron, who dares to try the cafeteria's mushroom surprise; and all the others who help turn a day at Wayside School into one madcap adventure after another.

Meet the delightfully eccentric and unusually gifted pupils of Wayside School - a place where only strange things happen.

Suicide Hill is the ultimate test of bravery. Few have conquered the treacherously steep slope without completely wiping out - or so the legend goes. And rumour has it that Marvin will be taking it on. Only Marvin isn't so sure. His new mountain bike is enormous - he can barely climb up on to it. And changing gears is out of the question.

A younger novel by master storyteller Louis Sachar. A child genius struggles with what it means to be quite so clever.

Bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning author Louis Sachar knows how to make readers laugh. And there are laughs galore in perennial favorite Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger !  Before you enter Wayside School, you should know that it’s a thirty-story building with one classroom on each floor. Mrs. Jewls teaches the class on the thirtieth story. Miss Zarves teaches the class on the nineteenth story—except there is no nineteenth story, so there is no Miss Zarves. Understand? Good. Explain it to Calvin. More than fifteen million readers have laughed at the clever and hilarious stories of Wayside School. So what are you waiting for? Come visit Wayside School! Kids 7 to 13 will zoom through these chapter books—laughing their way through the fast, funny, silly but relatable stories. This funny chapter book series includes: Sideways Stories from Wayside School Wayside School Is Falling Down Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger And now also  Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom , the brand-new, fourth installment in the series, and the first in twenty-five years! 

What is Pig City? Find out in this hilarious story about a school club with a thirst for rivalry, revenge and romance, from the bestselling author of Holes.

Give me a dollar or I'll spit on you." That's Bradley Chalker for you. He is the oldest child in the class. He tells enormous lies. He picks fights with girls, and the teachers say he has "serious behaviour problems." No one likes him - except Carla, the new school counsellor. She thinks Bradley is sensitive and generous, and she even enjoys his far-fetched stories. Carla knows that Bradley could change, if only he weren't afraid to try. Sometimes the hardest thing in the world is believing in yourself.

WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDAL AND NATIONAL BOOK AWARDONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S 100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIMEThe iconic, multi-million bestselling novel, in a 25th anniversary edition with exclusive new material inside. An unmissable modern classic.Stanley Yelnats' family has a history of bad luck, so when a miscarriage of justice sends him to Camp Green Lake Juvenile Detention Centre (which isn't green and doesn't have a lake), it's not exactly a surprise.Every day he and the other inmates are told to dig a hole each, five foot wide by five foot deep, reporting anything they find. Why? The evil warden claims that it builds character, but this is a lie. It's up to Stanley to dig up the truth. A masterpiece of storytelling that combines sly humour with irresistible, page-turning writing. New 25th anniversary edition includes exclusive material from author Louis Sachar, a foreword from acclaimed author Phil Earle and brilliant readers' notes from Scott Evans (The Reader Teacher).'A witty, moving read that grabs you and never lets up' Daily Telegraph

Blending humor with suspense, this comic thriller offers a unique narrative that is both entertaining and unsettling. The story is crafted by a bestselling author known for captivating millions of readers. Expect a mix of wit and intrigue as the plot unfolds, inviting readers to ponder deeper themes while enjoying a thrilling ride filled with unexpected twists.

When Alton's ageing, blind uncle asks him to attend bridge games with him, he agrees. After all, it's better than a crappy summer job in the local shopping mall, and Alton's mother thinks it might secure their way to a good inheritance sometime in the future. But, like all apparently casual choices in any of Louis Sachar's wonderful books, this choice soon turns out to be a lot more complex than Alton could ever have imagined. As his relationship with his uncle develops, and he meets the very attractive Toni, deeply buried secrets are uncovered and a romance that spans decades is finally brought to conclusion. Alton's mother is in for a surprise!

Marvin cannot get to sleep. It's late, the ground is hard in Nick Tuffle's garden, he is far too full on cake and he has drunk too much punch. Then he hears a low humming noise. He feels the earth shudder beneath him and there is a bright flash - sort of the same colour as the green icing on Nick's birthday cake.

This chapter book series by Newbery Honor–winning and bestselling author Louis Sachar features one hilariously overactive imagination! Marvin Redpost has never felt like he fits in with his family. So when he hears a news report about a missing prince who looks just like him, he knows exactly what happened. Now all he has to do is tell Mr. and Mrs. Redpost that it’s time for him to move in with his real parents at the castle…. Hilarious and relatable, Marvin Redpost is perfect for kids who love to bond with quirky characters like Junie B. Jones and George Brown, Class Clown.

Even though they have all come to school in holey clothes, Marvin and his third grade class manage to impress their surprise visitor--the President of the United States.

While Mrs North, Marvin's teacher is on holiday, she asks him to look after her dog. Suddenly, Marvin has become the luckiest boy in school. He'll get to sniff about Mrs North's house, look in her wardrobe and rummage in her fridge. He gets paid $3 a day and he will get a bonus on top if everything goes smoothly. What could possibly go wrong?

Gary W. Boone knows he was born to be a stand up comedian. It is the rest of the kids in the class who think he is a fool. Then the school talent show is announced and he starts practising his routine. Gary's sure this will be his big break.

David was only trying to be cool when he helped some other boys steal an old lady's cane. But when the plan backfires, he is the one whom she 'curses'. Now David can't seem to do anything right. But is this the curse at work or is David turning into a total loser?

Armpit and X-Ray are living in Austin, Texas. It is three years since they left the confines of Camp Green Lake Detention Centre and Armpit is taking small steps to turn his life around. He is working for a landscape gardener because he is good at digging holes, he is going to school and he is enjoying his first proper romance, but is he going to be able to stay out of trouble when there is so much building up against him? In this brilliantly plotted and exciting novel, Armpit is joined by many vibrant new characters, and is learning what it takes to stay on course, and that doing the right thing is never the wrong choice.

Imagine your misfortune if, like Stanley Yelnats, you found yourself the victim of a miscarriage of justice and interned in Camp Green Lake Correctional Institute. How would you survive? This book contains information about the characters in Holes, as well as do's and don'ts for survival. schovat popis

'This is the bible of the Texas desert!' Publishers Weekly 'Wie überlebt man im Erziehungscamp Green Lake?' A gar nicht B man gräbt das perfekte Loch C wo? D man liest diesen Survival Guide, denn: Stanley Yelnats – genannt „Höhlenmensch“ – kennt die Antwort! Er weiß, wie hart das Leben in „Camp Green Lake“ ist. Man sitzt mitten in der Wüste fest, muss jeden Tag ein Loch graben, es wimmelt von giftigen Skorpionen und jeder Menge skurriler Typen. Doch Stanley hat Tipps und Tricks um mit gereizten Betreuern, gelb gefleckten Eidechsen und undichten Wasserflaschen fertig zu werden. Und er weiß, wie man das perfekte Loch gräbt und wie wichtig es ist, Freunde im Camp zu finden. Das alles hat er Louis Sachar verraten, der diesen urkomischen Survival Guide geschrieben hat.

In "Spare Zeit" wird die Beziehung zwischen Zeitmanagement und persönlichem Wohlbefinden untersucht. Der Autor bietet praktische Strategien, um den Alltag effizienter zu gestalten und mehr Raum für die wichtigen Dinge im Leben zu schaffen. Durch inspirierende Geschichten und wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse zeigt das Buch, wie man Zeit nicht nur als Ressource, sondern auch als Werkzeug für ein erfüllteres Leben nutzen kann. Leser lernen, Prioritäten zu setzen und die eigene Lebensqualität zu steigern, indem sie bewusster mit ihrer Zeit umgehen.

Stanley Yelnats landet nach einem unglücklichen Missverständnis in Camp Green Lake. Die Strafarbeit dort ist mehr als seltsam: Jeden Tag müssen die Insassen zur »Charakterbildung« ein Loch graben. Stanley merkt schnell, dass diese Löcher ganz andere Dinge zu Tage fördern sollen als den guten Charakter der Insassen. Die Hitze im Camp ist unerträglich, der Alltag hart – doch so schnell gibt Stanley nicht auf. Und am Ende bekommt jeder, was er verdient ... Die Übertragung dieses Romans in Einfache Sprache richtet sich an Leser_innen mit Lese-Rechtschreibschwäche oder geringen Deutschkenntnissen und ermöglicht ihnen einen Zugang zu Literatur. Im Schulunterricht können alle die für sie passende Ausgabe wählen - das Original oder die Kurzfassung in Einfacher Sprache. So wird gemeinsames Lesen in heterogenen Gruppen möglich.