Miss Nelson is Missing

Miss Nelson is Missing
By James Marshall
Publisher/Date: Scholastic Inc.
# of Pages: 32
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Genre: Children's Picture Book

Summary:

This story begins in Miss Nelsons class. The class is very disrespectful, and they do not pay attention to her. She decides that something must be done about that. The next day, someone new comes to class. Instead of Miss Nelson, it's Miss Viola Swamp. She makes the class pay attention, and she gives the kids a lot of homework. They miss Miss Nelson and they go looking for her. They even go to the police. However, they do not find her, but eventually Miss Nelson does come back, and the kids are much better behaved.

Who benefits from reading this book?

Any child I think would enjoy this book. I know I did when I was younger. I think it is also a good book to teach kids about how they are expected to act in a classroom. If they don't act the right way, they could suffer the wrath of a Miss Viola Swamp.

What problems/conflicts could this book possibly cause?

I don't think this could cause any problems. If I had to pick something that could be wrong with this book would probably be the picture that shows the detective who is smoking a pipe. I don't think smoking should be included in children's books.

My Reaction:

This book is a childhood favorite. Most kids I know have read this book. I think it's one of those classics that every student should read. I love the second to last page that shows Miss Nelson in her bedroom, and in her closet you can see a black dress, black shoes, and a wig.