The genius of "New Yorker" cartoonist Booth's illustrations and McMullan's storytelling come together for a classic back-to-school gem.

The genius of "New Yorker" cartoonist Booth's illustrations and McMullan's storytelling come together for a classic back-to-school gem.

Welcome to the Harvey N. Trouble Elementary School, where you will experience a week in the life of an exceptional group of characters. There's the principal, Miss Ingashoe, and her secretary, Ms. Cecelia Seeyalater; teachers Mr. Hugh da Mann and Mrs. Doremi Fasollatido; and students Abby Birthday, Sid Down, Viola Fuss, Dewey Haveto, and many more!

This heavily illustrated, full-color, fabulously designed young chapter book is a must-have, back-to-school title that chronicles the very simple story of Ron Faster--as he learns some important lessons about life--during his adventures on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in a most unusual school.

• School!* is a 2011 Bank Street-Best Children's Book of the Year.