TV series · 2005 · Cartoon Network
Is Wayside based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Wayside is based on the book series Wayside School.
The TV series premiered in 2005 on Cartoon Network.
The book series behind Wayside
Wayside School: books by publication date
- Sideways Stories From Wayside School (1978)
- Wayside School is Falling Down (1989)
- Sideways Arithmetic From Wayside School (1989)
- More Sideways Arithmetic From Wayside School (1994)
- Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom (2020)
Common questions
Is Wayside based on a book?
Yes. Wayside is based on the book series Wayside School.
Who wrote the book Wayside is based on?
The source is Wayside School.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Wayside School before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.