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Mr. Wolf's Class #5
Snow Day: A Graphic Novel
A blizzard is coming to Hazelwood Elementary! It's snowing, and there's excitement in the air because the school day might end early. Students and teachers alike are looking forward to seeing what happens! Meanwhile, Abdi is distracted and worried because his brother is having surgery. He's supposed to go home with Henry, but they miss the bus and end up having an unexpected adventure with Mr. Wolf!
176 pages, Paperback
Published April 5, 2022
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April 11, 2022
Mr Wolf’s Class books just never fail and this one ended on such a warm note I was never giving this anything but a 5. It is so evident that the author is a teacher because of the little thought bubble side comments that run through the story, the way Mr Wolf is pleased with himself as he sees his class chatter away on an activity he has created for them, the staff room antics, the thoughts of getting home or extra days off for snow etc etc. Kids from about age 7 love this series, they are so popular that they are literally never to be found on the shelf. Awesome stuff.
April 29, 2022
I've been a huge fan of this series but feel like the returns are diminishing.
Here's my conflicted perspective on Snow Day:
I spent a lot of the early part of the book thinking about how Steinke allows the small moments of the characters in Mr. Wolfe's class lead the story. There's a great POV panel looking down at a characters' feet while they're trying not to step on a crack (so as to not break etc). Some of Steinke's narrative feel disjointed, because elementary school is disjointed; twenty different perspectives being moved through a situation in which they never entirely understand the "big picture." So the book feels that way - disjointed. Subjective. Effectively within the heads of the kids (and adults).
It all feels like it takes place in a pretty real version of the world, too, which is what makes the second half of Snow Day harder to swallow. There is no reality (at least none in a culture similar to the one Steinke writes about and creates) in which a teacher would spend a night alone in a school with two of their students. For a lot of reasons, blizzard be damned, that would not happen.
So, I'm stuck, I guess. I can try to reconcile the night in the school as part of a student aged version of reality (the equivalent of Help! I'm trapped overnight in the library!), or I can try to reconcile it with the verisimilitude of reality that Steinke generally creates throughout this series. Neither is entirely satisfying.
My ultimate question with a series is always do I want to continue reading it? The answer with Mr. Wolfe's Class continues to be yes, but a little more hesitancy is creeping in with each volume.
Here's my conflicted perspective on Snow Day:
I spent a lot of the early part of the book thinking about how Steinke allows the small moments of the characters in Mr. Wolfe's class lead the story. There's a great POV panel looking down at a characters' feet while they're trying not to step on a crack (so as to not break etc). Some of Steinke's narrative feel disjointed, because elementary school is disjointed; twenty different perspectives being moved through a situation in which they never entirely understand the "big picture." So the book feels that way - disjointed. Subjective. Effectively within the heads of the kids (and adults).
It all feels like it takes place in a pretty real version of the world, too, which is what makes the second half of Snow Day harder to swallow. There is no reality (at least none in a culture similar to the one Steinke writes about and creates) in which a teacher would spend a night alone in a school with two of their students. For a lot of reasons, blizzard be damned, that would not happen.
So, I'm stuck, I guess. I can try to reconcile the night in the school as part of a student aged version of reality (the equivalent of Help! I'm trapped overnight in the library!), or I can try to reconcile it with the verisimilitude of reality that Steinke generally creates throughout this series. Neither is entirely satisfying.
My ultimate question with a series is always do I want to continue reading it? The answer with Mr. Wolfe's Class continues to be yes, but a little more hesitancy is creeping in with each volume.
October 26, 2023
Always a delight being a part of Mr. Wolf's Class!
February 16, 2022
My kids LOVE this graphic novel series. We received #5 "Snow Day" from Scholastic Book Club yesterday and read in a single sitting. Rather than depicting epic adventures, the series is "slice of life" but in a way that is entertaining for kids. In this book, Abdi has to deal with a very bad day - from his anxiety over a brother having surgery to a beautiful ceramic piece he made in art accidentally getting broken by a friend. Henry, Abdi, and their teacher Mr. Wolf also get "snowed in" overnight at the school. The author does a good job of depicting diverse characters with different family backgrounds, which facilitates outside conversations that are organic rather than preachy. Recommend.
July 31, 2023
A solid addition to the series. As a retired teacher, I loved how the teacher looked forward to a snow day as much (or more) than the students.
I appreciated the beginning introduction of characters with vignettes of the various different routines.
Another standout part of the book was how one students worries about his sick brother affected is behavior--that is very realistic.
I laughed at the donuts for the teachers, even though it was incidental to the story.
This book displayed real concerns, sweet humor, and some good problem-solving.
It's really clear that Steinke is a teacher himself, and I'd bet a bunch that he is an excellent one.
I appreciated the beginning introduction of characters with vignettes of the various different routines.
Another standout part of the book was how one students worries about his sick brother affected is behavior--that is very realistic.
I laughed at the donuts for the teachers, even though it was incidental to the story.
This book displayed real concerns, sweet humor, and some good problem-solving.
It's really clear that Steinke is a teacher himself, and I'd bet a bunch that he is an excellent one.
August 17, 2022
Another winner in this series about a teacher and his elementary school class--in this story, a blizzard blows through town and a few characters wind up stuck at the school!
Like the the "Clementine" and "Kids of the Polk Street School" series, MR. WOLF'S CLASS expertly captures what it's like to be an elementary school student before the drama of the jr. high/middle school years sets in. It's incredibly relatable--whether you're a kid today or haven't been one in decades. (Even more impressive when one considers that all of the characters are cartoon animals!)
Like the the "Clementine" and "Kids of the Polk Street School" series, MR. WOLF'S CLASS expertly captures what it's like to be an elementary school student before the drama of the jr. high/middle school years sets in. It's incredibly relatable--whether you're a kid today or haven't been one in decades. (Even more impressive when one considers that all of the characters are cartoon animals!)
February 18, 2024
Teo: I thought the van would make it [up the snowy hill] and it did. And I am so happy that they wasn’t stuck there for two whole nights. And I thought the brother was going to recover from the surgery and they did.
Ellie: I'm always a little surprised Teo enjoys these as much as he does as I’ve never found anything particularly wonderful about them. However, they are always pleasant and low-stakes in a way that feels quite real and refreshing. However, I’ll never get past how weird the placement of some of the character’s mouths can look.
Ellie: I'm always a little surprised Teo enjoys these as much as he does as I’ve never found anything particularly wonderful about them. However, they are always pleasant and low-stakes in a way that feels quite real and refreshing. However, I’ll never get past how weird the placement of some of the character’s mouths can look.
June 18, 2024
I really liked this one. The teacher in me was thinking things like "You can't drive the children home in your car!" and "you can't sleep in the same room as them and no other adults are around!" But then I remembered how much I loved a book when I was a kid about getting stuck somewhere overnight (and when I talk about that book to my students they loooooove the idea of it) and I thought kids will absolutely love this adventure.
The kids, the teacher's thoughts--all of it is 100% accurate 4th grade. A great series.
The kids, the teacher's thoughts--all of it is 100% accurate 4th grade. A great series.
March 27, 2022
i love everything about this series. it's such an awkwardly accurate (albeit sometimes saccharine) representation of middle school life. i appreciated the story line of abdi and his brother/family, as you don't see that kind of story often presented in a kids book or with the deft approach the author took with his sibling's stress/turmoil. also the love note - with the name spelled out and all the descriptive adjectives for each letter :'), so darling! can't wait for next one.
May 27, 2022
I've enjoyed reading the books in the Mr. Wolf's Class series. The new book, Snow Day, was okay. Readers get to see more of Mr. Wolf's playful side as he takes charge of the students Abdi and Henry. The story centers on Abdi's concern for his brother undergoing surgery. This particular story may not be as humorous or adventuresome for some readers due to the other kids don't take dominant roles. I look forward to reading book #6 in the Mr. Wolf series.
August 3, 2024
Impulse grab at the library. No need to read the earlier books in the series, and, for me personally, no desire to do so. A very cheerful, up-beat read, with some humor and just enough drama to keep it interesting. No mean girls or bullies. Set in fourth grade. I do appreciate the thought bubbles, especially those for the teachers. (Yes, there are still children who don't quite realize that teachers are regular people, so this book is good for them.)
April 7, 2022
I bloody love the Mr Wolfs Class books - I’ve been eagerly awaiting this one. Mr Wolf is a great teacher and his class are lovely to boot! What happens when it snows blizzards and Mr Wolf ends up stuck in school? Well a very fun adventure with soup, frozen burritos and movies! Can’t wait to share with my class
May 16, 2022
A+ for Mr. Wolf and his sweet little class full of characters. The story with Abdi and Henry is so relatable for kids and Mr. Wolf is a teacher I wouldn’t mind having in elementary school. I was lucky to have some like him. :)
June 3, 2022
This is my favorite "Mr. Wolf" so far (and we're big fans in my household). The nostalgia of a snow day coupled with that eerie, dreamlike feeling one imagines of having to spend the night at school makes this a sweet, fun read.
July 28, 2022
Read-aloud. The kids loved this one. They especially liked voicing Abdi and his friend. The situation was unique (for the kids, since they live in a place that never snows), and loved reading about Mr. Wolf and students trapped in a school overnight.
January 3, 2023
I love a good snow day story! ❄️ This is another cute story by Aron Nels Steinke - I just love seeing how these characters develop and how Mr. Wolf tackles every situation (the thought bubbles are everything 😅).
January 29, 2023
I enjoyed this better than the first book in the series. I like that there are characters with diverse names. I like Mr. Wolf and the whole school concept. I think I'll be purchasing the series for my collection. They are good, but not great. I continue to struggle with graphic novels as a genre.
February 19, 2022
Loved it! Too cute!
March 17, 2022
Laugh out loud funny! Another great story of friendship and school hijinx from Mr. Wolf & his students!
May 8, 2022
It was very very very interesting.
May 19, 2022
This was the gentlest story in the series. Mr Wolf and 2 students get stuck in the school during a blizzard. Very warm and comforting in a time that is full of worry and friendship struggles.
June 11, 2022
OMG this one actually gave me a bit of anxiety thinking about being trapped in a snow storm (they really are scary!!) but what a wholesome way to deal with being trapped in a school!!
July 10, 2022
More, more, more!!!
I want more!!
I want more!!
September 21, 2022
This middle grade series just gets better and better. They are funny, humane, super-engaging, thoughtful, gentle. This one I found quite moving, to be honest. Hard recommend the whole series.
September 23, 2022
Another slice-of-life peek into Mr. Wolf's Class. Love this series and anxiously awaiting the next volume! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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September 25, 2022Very fun, middle grade graphic novel series.
August 5, 2023
7/20/2023 ~ A BIT implausible, but a fun hypothetical on getting stuck at school overnight.
September 3, 2023
Its a fun book
January 25, 2024
A fun and quick read.
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March 25, 2024I wish I could stay in the school overnight!
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