In this Knopf Paperback reissue, Joshua is devastated to learn that he must repeat third grade. But he manages to survive the taunts of form...
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Oct 25, 2008
Tracy
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Realistic Fiction. This story is about a boy flunking 3rd grade because of his reading. He gets tutored by his teacher and eventually moves up to 4th grade, but not before he has to deal with his classmates at school. He has a very touching relationship with his teacher.
Children would like this book because they all seem to fear flunking a grade. I like the story because of how the character, Joshua, deals with this ordeal. Although it seems like nothing positive (to a child) ca More...
Children would like this book because they all seem to fear flunking a grade. I like the story because of how the character, Joshua, deals with this ordeal. Although it seems like nothing positive (to a child) ca More...
Feb 22, 2011
Shannon
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Engaging story about a boy and the bond he forms with his teacher when he is retained in third grade. The one thing I really disliked was that the teacher humiliates a boy who is mean to Joshua. A teacher as kind and good as Mrs. Goodwin would not have done that to any student.
Jul 19, 2010
Monica
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Very funny! Ended a bit abruptly, but you're pretty sure everything will turn out okay. There are a few archaic cliches and idioms that you might have to explain to students b/c it wasn't written recently.
Nov 25, 2008
Karen
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this book is really interesting is about a boy name Joshua who finds out ge needs another year to mature.wich means he has to go back to 3rd grade.
Feb 09, 2010
Rondel
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I think this book is great Joshua got left back in the third grade can u believe it the third grade!! wow pathetic they cut on him oD i was dying.
Aug 01, 2011
Abby
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This is the first shared novel I will be reading with the two lower reading classes. Check it out so you can have a book discussion with them!
Oct 08, 2011
KellyKrazy101
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Was my book for reading group in fourth grade, really inspirational
Nov 09, 2008
Duane
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Although I liked the theme of this book and the wonderful teacher who went out of her way to help this young boy who finds himself stuck in the third grade for the second time, it was the main character who I found to be unlikeable that kept me from enjoying it. Josh is rude, arrogant, and overall a brat which makes it very hard to really care about how he feels. The teacher in his life is a wonderful character though which saves this book from being a complete disaster. This is a small read so
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Mar 09, 2009
Kelly
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I loved this book. I read it with my son who has a learning disability. I thin he could relate to alot of Josh's feelings. I also loved the example his teach was to him. Just a great read. I am sure I will read this again with my other kids
Oct 28, 2008
It took me like half an hour to read it. It's a simple book about an elementary student who fails the grade. What made this book interesting was the discussion we had at our Master's Course. It was interesting to find out how people's opinion and perspectives differ about the same situation. Furthermore, I found how prejudiced humanity can be sometimes even when presented with innocent experiences.
May 30, 2008
kelly
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Mrs. Goodwin is a great example of a teacher that goes out of the way to ensure that her students succeed. joshua's 1st third grade teacher shouldn't be teaching - she hated kids. Life is too short. It was a great read about the struggles a child can go through when they have to repeat a grade - and the difference one good teacher can make.
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