85 pages • 2 hours read
Chris RylanderThe Fourth Stall
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2011A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Chris Rylander's 2011 contemporary realistic middle grade novel The Fourth Stall, sixth-grader Mac, aided by his best friend Vince, runs a secret business as a fixer in his school. When Mac agrees to protect a fellow student from the notorious criminal Staples, he must navigate the challenges of maintaining his operation while confronting Staples's harmful influence and safeguarding everyone involved. The protagonist uses the term “pissed off” twice.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Fourth Stall by Chris Rylander is a humorous and engaging middle-grade novel that blends elements of mystery and adventure. Readers praise its witty dialogue, relatable characters, and clever plot. However, some find the pacing uneven and occasionally implausible. Overall, it successfully captivates its intended audience with originality and charm.
Who Should Read The Fourth Stall?
The Fourth Stall by Chris Rylander will captivate middle-grade readers who enjoy quirky, humorous tales with a touch of mystery. Fans of Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series or Louis Sachar's Holes will appreciate the clever protagonist and the blend of schoolyard intrigue and witty storytelling.
RecommendedReading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
760LBook Details
Realistic Fiction
Humor
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Bullying
Education
Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt
Values/Ideas: Loyalty & Betrayal
Life/Time: Coming of Age