Author Profile
Harry Allard
3 Books
Harry Allard was an American author best known for his wildly humorous and beloved children's books. He is most famous for collaborating with illustrator James Marshall to create classic picture books, including 'The Stupids' series and 'Miss Nelson is Missing!'. His witty storytelling and engaging characters have made his works enduring favorites for young readers and educators alike.
Books in "Miss Nelson"
The Smedley Tornadoes have not won a game all year, and the whole school is feeling gloomy. Then Miss Swamp arrives at Horace B. Smedley School, ready to whip the football team into shape before the big Thanksgiving game.
Fans of Miss Nelson Is Missing will recognize the same sly humor and school-day chaos in this companion story. Harry Allard’s funny setup and James Marshall’s expressive illustrations make the team’s troubles feel lively and theatrical, with just enough mystery around Miss Swamp to keep readers curious. For ages six to eight, this is a spirited picture book about school pride, sports, teamwork, and the surprising power of a very strict coach.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
The notorious students of Room 207 are up to their old tricks. When their sweet teacher, Miss Nelson, has to go out of town for a week, the kids are absolutely thrilled. They are ready to throw spitballs, make paper airplanes, and act up all week long. They even come up with a clever plan to dress up in a giant sweater and trick their principal into thinking Miss Nelson never left. But the students are in for a massive shock. Just when they think they have outsmarted all the adults at school, the door bursts open. Standing there in an ugly black dress is the meanest, strictest substitute teacher in the whole world. Miss Viola Swamp has returned, and she means business! This hilarious and classic school story will have you giggling as the mischievous students finally meet their match.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
The students in Room 207 are the absolute worst-behaved class in the entire school. They constantly spit paper airplanes, whisper loudly, and completely ignore their sweet, soft-spoken teacher, Miss Nelson. They think they can get away with anything. But one morning, the lovely Miss Nelson does not show up for class. In her place stands a substitute teacher wearing an ugly black dress and a very scary scowl. Her name is Miss Viola Swamp, and she is the strictest teacher you will ever meet. She immediately loads them down with massive amounts of homework and cancels story hour. Now the terrified students must turn into detectives and solve a massive mystery. They have to figure out where their beloved teacher went and get her back before The Swamp takes over their classroom forever!
6-8 Years
32 Pages
