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    Miss Nelson is Missing!
    Miss Nelson is Missing!
    Miss Nelson is Missing!
    Audiobook7 minutes

    Miss Nelson is Missing!

    Written by Harry Allard

    Narrated by Diana Canova

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    About this audiobook

    Ignored by her misbehaving class, Miss Nelson mysteriously disappears one day, and the very strict Miss Viola Swamp takes over. When the students conclude that Miss Nelson was really okay after all, they begin an all-out search to find her.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWeston Woods
    Release dateJan 1, 1987
    ISBN9780545836180
    Miss Nelson is Missing!

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    • 5/5
      This book is great for a teacher to read when she or he knows he or she will be out for a little while. The big idea of this story is for students to realize even though their teacher may be out for a little while, students should still behave for the substitute teacher. The illustrations are fun to look at while reading this picture book. I like how the pictures did not take up the entire page. On one page, there was a box with the picture, and the next page a circle with a picture. Depending on the size of the picture depended on how much text there was on each page. The characters were well-developed. Ms. Swamp was well developed because of the description the older boy told Miss Nelson's class. When Ms. Swamp came into the class, the description the boy gave her accurately corresponded to her. The language in this story is clear and concise for students to read. The sentences were simple enough for students to read independently. For example, the story describes how "at the stroke of ten, the kids from 207 left the building. No one stopped them." This story is great for teachers to have in their library.

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    • 5/5
      A hilarious tale of character as Miss Nelson leaves to have her tonsils removed. While she is gone the students are not very nice to their substitute, so then Mrs. Swamp, Miss Nelson's alter ego, comes in to take over! A light hearted read that is full of pranks and jokes!
    • 3/5
      Mrs. Nelson leaves tog et Tonsals taken out. kids act badly great for kids that can relate to being bad for a sub such as 3rd grade and up.
    • 4/5
      I would use this book to teach cause and effect, compare/contrast and character traits. The students love this book because they might be able to relate to it.
    • 5/5
      Love this book! Every class should read this on the first day and not be surprised when Ms. Swamp comes to their class when they misbehave.
    • 4/5
      This is a funny story about a teacher who has to leave her class room for a few days, The kids think thy will have it easy until a older child tells them about a really mean substitute teacher named Miss Swamp. When the principle comes to teach instead of Miss Swamp the kids fool Him and leave school to have fun. But the fun did not last very long.I enjoyed the story and the pictures. It reminded of how I felt when I knew the teacher would be gone.In the classroom, you could this book as an example of respect for those who are there as a replacement, also honesty and integrity know matter who you have to face.
    • 3/5
      It was a good way to keep the class in order but it was not a good story ?
    • 4/5
      Have you ever thought your teacher was the very worst? Maybe she thinks the same thing about you!This is what happens to one unruly class of elementary pupils when they discover the very worst substitute teacher ever, and wish they had their own Miss Nelson back again.
    • 5/5
      A beloved book from childhood; it was and is one of my favorites!
    • 5/5
      Read aloud to my husband. Yes, I did all of the voices. Happy Halloween!
    • 4/5
      Miss Nelson has trouble controlling her class and she tells them that they better start behaving before they regret it. They don't listen so a new substitute comes in and her name is Miss Swamp. The class does not like her because she is really mean and beg for Miss Nelson to come back. Finally Miss Nelson comes back and the class acts the best they have ever acted. This book is really good book if you're teaching classroom management or if you want to teach children not to take advantage of someones niceness.
    • 5/5
      This story is about a class whose constant misbehavior causes their teacher to come up with a plan to fix it. For several days the students have a strict substitute who will not put up with their behavior. Missing their teacher, the students begin to search for her. Seeing that the students are behaving better, Miss Nelson comes back to a group of students who are ready to work and behave. This would make a great read-aloud when learning about cause and effect because students can look at what caused Miss Nelson to go missing, what happened because she went missing, and what caused her to come back.
    • 5/5
      This is a classic for a reason! Entertaining story, good illustrations. I think it is a must-read for every child.
    • 4/5
      Bravo! Definitely still enjoyable all these years later. I, personally, can't stand certain aspects of the illustrations, but that doesn't really detract from the worthiness or entertainment value of the book.
    • 3/5
      This book is good for reading with expression. Children enjoy looking at this class that gets turned upside down by the mean substitute. Many children can relate with the students in the class about school, to some extent.
    • 5/5
      Miss Nelson is Missing is one of my favorite books because I feel that it shows a side of teaching that most books don't. This book is about a teacher whose students are always misbehaving. She decides to trick them and dress as an evil sub, Viola Swamp. The kids are so glad when Miss Nelson returns because Miss Swamp was so awful. This book shows that sometimes teachers have to deal with difficult classrooms and that there are ways to fix bad behavior.
    • 4/5
      A classroom of students is misbehaving so the teacher Miss Nelson decides to do something about it. The next day she didn't show up, but a new teacher was there: Miss Viola Swamp. She gave them a lot of work and the kids started to miss Miss Nelson. The kids go around trying to find her but can't find her anywhere. She finally returned to school and the kids were so excited. They didn't misbehave anymore.This book teaches students to behave and respect their teachers. It also shows that things may be better than they seem. The children didn't realize how much they appreciated Miss Nelson until she was gone. Teachers can use this to teach their students a lesson, especially if they are misbehaving. It could also just be used for fun because it contains humor. Either way, the book can make a great classroom read.
    • 4/5
      In my opinion, “Miss Nelson Is Missing!” is a great book and a good teaching tool. This is a book that could be read to a class on a day when they are misbehaving considering the main message of the story is to appreciate and treat your teacher with respect. This could also be read to a class on an ordinary day because it is a fun read. The illustrations are very unique and colorful. The dialogue between the students is very engaging when they are making predictions on what could have happened to Miss Nelson. One of the students predicts that she may have gotten gobbled up by sharks and another predicts that she was attacked by a swarm of butterflies. I think that a young audience would really enjoy these predictions and find them very funny. I really liked the characters (Miss Nelson, the detective, and the new teacher) in this book because they were lively, interesting, and intricately illustrated. I liked the plot of this book because it took an appropriate amount of time for the students to look for and wonder where Miss Nelson went.
    • 5/5
      Comfort book, almost all students have read it. I like to read it on a day when the students have worked really hard on a project and just need to mile and enjoy an old favorite. It also is good to show students how this plot is predictable, and then discuss how as their books become more complex in fourth grade, so will story lines. If you are a teacher, and know that you are going to be absent in advance, it might be fun to read the day before you plan to be out-get them wondering.
    • 5/5
      Funny and Classic book series that all students enjoy reading.
    • 5/5
      Summary:Miss Nelson is a sweet and kind teacher who has a classroom full of students who do not behave. One morning, Miss Nelson does not come to class and in her place arrives the mean Miss Viola Swamp. Miss Swamp doesn't mess around and makes the students get down to business with lots and lots of classwork and homework. There is no talking, no story hour, and NO misbehaving with Miss Swamp. The students enlisted the help of the local police man to help find their missing teacher, but he could not help them. Just when the students were convinced Miss Nelson may be gone forever, Miss Swamp left and Miss Nelson returned. The students were so happy to see Miss Nelson that they remained on their very best behavior.Personal Reaction:This is a great story to illustrate how classroom behavior should and should not be whether the classroom teacher is there - or a substitute is filling in for the regular classroom teacher. I love the implied information the author gives the audience about the possibility that Miss Nelson may in fact also be Miss Swamp. The story would be a great conversation starter when talking about classroom behavior and classroom procedures.Extension Ideas:1 - Students can create a character analysis for Miss Viola Swamp and one for Miss Nelson to compare and contrast, describing "How she looked", "How she acted", and "Things she said." 2 - Students can create posters (flyers) for the missing Miss Nelson. Students can draw a picture of Miss Nelson, then complete the poster with a description of Miss Nelson and contact information to help report sightings of Miss Nelson.
    • 5/5
      “Miss Nelson is Missing” is one of my favorite childhood books. The illustrations (by James Marshall) are such an important part of the story, especially in the last frame when the reader can see the dress of “Miss Viola Swamp” hanging in Miss Nelson’s closet. It’s also interesting to note that both characters share the same pink, round cheeks: another clue to the surprise! I also just adore the plot itself. I like that the students, the other main characters, go through such a drastic change of acting up in the beginning to being so relieved to have Miss Nelson back in the end that they behave wonderfully. In such a short story, Harry Allard teaches a valuable lesson in appreciating your teachers. I think this message is a great thing for every student and teacher to read!
    • 4/5
      In my opinion, this is a great book. The author uses vivid images and colors in order to describe each scene in detail. This book is humorous and speaks to the popularity among classrooms these days. The language is easy to follow along with. It is descriptive and gives insight to what actions the characters are about to do/doing. The writing style is simple and comprehensive. The characters are made up, however, depict any average class of students that act out. They are well-developed and the author uses multiculturalism in order to include and depict a classroom where everyone looks different but is still accepted for who they are. This book is written in the 3rd point of view (they, he/she), meaning that the author tells the story of a class and a teacher as someone on the outside looking in. The plot revolves around Miss Nelson and their missing teacher. It is organized and follows a steady and continuous pace. There all aspects of a book depicted in this picture book such as plot, setting, conflict, characters, etc... The tension builds when Miss Nelson goes missing and the class looses control. The illustrations help enhance the readers understanding and the plot about which the book is centered around. The illustrations fit the written text and are also appropriate to the mood and flow of the story. This picture book allows young readers to see how students misbehave and learn the proper way to behave in class. It also allows them to learn the importance of respect and the key to forming relationships. As well as pointing out the imagination and humor, the author toils around the inconsiderate and unappreciative nature of these students. These are two major characteristics that are important when being a student in a classroom. Overall, I loved this book and would utilize it in my own classroom because it teaches children the values that come with being a student as well as a person.
    • 5/5
      My professor in an education course read this book to my entire class to show us how teachers are often portrayed and how classroom management can mean everything. Great book for simple laughs and instruction.
    • 4/5
      I really enjoyed this book and it is one of my favorites from when I was a child. I liked this book, because the ending has a very interesting twist that makes the story more engaging. In the end evil Miss Swamp was really sweet Miss Nelson disguising herself in order to get the children to behave. I also like this book because the illustrations helped to portray the differences in the "two" teachers. The pictures of Miss Swamp depicted her as mean and ugly with dark clothing, while Miss Nelson was depicted as sweet and nice with bright clothing. The overall message of this book was to not take anything for granted, because the students took Miss Nelson for granted, but when she disappeared they missed her greatly.
    • 4/5
      I like this story because of the plot. I think the plot of this story adds suspense for the reader. For example, when Miss Nelson does not show up for class but Miss Viola Swamp does, the students are all worried and curious to find out where Miss Nelson went. I think this aspect of the plot draws the reader in and encourages them to participate in the “search” for Miss Nelson. I think the plot also presents a good message. I think the central message of the story is respect. The students in Miss Nelson’s classroom do not respect her. They goof off, don’t listen during story time, and are constantly making spitballs and paper airplanes. When Miss Viola Swamp is their teacher for a few days and she is mean and strict, the students’ attitudes change, and they miss Miss Nelson. I think the book demonstrates to students the importance of being respectful. I think it can be used as a book to read to students in the beginning of the year. The students can point out the behavior in Miss Nelson’s classroom and use this to develop their own set of rules for their classroom. It can serve as an introduction to creating class rules of your own.
    • 5/5
      I have vivid memories of my elementary teacher reading this book to my class and we all loved it! I enjoyed reminiscing and reading this book again as a future educator. The first reason that I liked this book is because of the unusual illustrations. The faces of all of the children and adults look strange and are drawn simply with two dots for eyes and a half circle for a mouth. I especially like the depiction of Miss Viola Swamp and her long crooked nose, jutting chin, and facial mole. A quote from The New York Times is featured on the back of the book that sums my thoughts up perfectly: “If all teachers looked as goofy as Mr. Marshall makes these two, the earth would never again have a truancy problem." The second reason I liked this book is because of the mysterious plot. Miss Nelson class has been frequently misbehaving, so another teacher named Miss Viola Swamp enters the classroom and whips the students into shape. The students begin to miss Miss Nelson, and when she finally comes back, they behave perfectly for her. The second to last page shows Miss Nelson’s closet with a black dress and a wig box, and the reader has to infer whether or not Miss Nelson was actually Miss Viola Swamp. It causes the reader to use context clues and illustration clues to make their own ending. I remember being so torn up about whether Miss Nelson would really do that to her students or if the black dress was just a coincidence. The main idea of this story is that when you take advantage of someone, it will come back to hurt you, so treat others as you would like to be treated.
    • 5/5
      I'll always remember the first day I read this book and I still love it to this day. I love the illustrations because they really depict how awful these students are in Miss Nelson's class and how much they are misbehaving. Miss Nelson is an example of how a teacher should be, not how a class should teach her though. She is a great character, because instead of punishing her students, she finds a creative way to get her students acting up right. I don't think any teacher now a days would do that, but it shows a funny approach to discipline. I think that the author's main message is to be respectful overall to authority figures.
    • 4/5
      This story is really for school age kids, but it's a picture book and my three year old picked it up and insisted on reading it. I was hesitant, as the character of Miss Swamp is quite ghastly and my son is easily scared. He held it together however, with eager interest, and then later related the story to me quite accurately. I don't imagine he understood the twist in the story, but it held his attention and apparently had just the right amount of scariness to it. I myself was rather amused and I expect we'll be reading other stories from the same series.
    • 4/5
      Miss Nelson is kind and caring teacher with a classroom of rude and disrespectful children. Finally Miss Nelson can no longer take their behavior and "goes missing." After dealing with a much stricter substitute the kids try to find Miss Nelson to apologize but they discover it's not so easy to find Miss Nelson.