57 pages • 1 hour read
Louis SacharThere's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1987A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Louis Sachar's There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom, fifth-grader Bradley Chalkers, who is perceived as a troublemaker, undergoes significant personal growth with the help of a compassionate school counselor, Carla Davis. The novel explores themes of friendship, acceptance, and confronting fears and insecurities, highlighting Bradley's transformation from a misunderstood boy into a kind and likable person.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Critics praise There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom by Louis Sachar for its heartfelt exploration of friendship, self-worth, and personal growth. The characters, especially the protagonist Bradley, are compelling and well-developed. Some reviews note the plot's occasional predictability but commend its emotional resonance and ability to engage young readers effectively.
Who Should Read There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom?
Readers who enjoy There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom by Louis Sachar are typically pre-teens and young teens who appreciate humorous yet heartfelt stories about personal growth and friendship. Fans of Wonder by R.J. Palacio and Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli will find similar themes and engaging characters.
RecommendedReading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
490L