The Worst Class in the World: questions to ask and activities to try
Class 4B is the worst class in the world, according to the head. The Worst Class in the World is a deliciously silly school story.
What age is it for? The Worst Class in the World is best for ages 7–9. Good for: The naughtiest class at school.
The Worst Class in the World (Joanna Nadin and Rikin Parekh)
- Age
- 7-9
- Best for
- The naughtiest class at school
Read a story at a time. Talk about whether 4B are really bad or just unlucky.
What it helps with
- School life
- Friendship
- Humour
- Chapter books
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Who says 4B is the worst?”
- “Who are Stanly and Manny?”
- “What went wrong?”
- “Was it their fault?”
- “What’s the funniest bit?”
- “What would make your class the best?”
5-minute activities to try together
Class rules
Write rules for the best class in the world.
Unlucky day
Write about an unlucky day that turned out funny.
Free printables: The Worst Class in the World worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Best for
- A very naughty boy, and laughing at bad behaviour
- Age
- 6-8
Wigglesbottom Primary: The Toilet Ghost (Pamela Butchart and Becka Moor)
- Best for
- Laugh-out-loud school stories
- Age
- 5-8
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- Best for
- Coolness, friendship and an annoying new boy
- Age
- 7-10
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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