A moral cornerstone for aspiring and continuing teachers, this novel, written by a veteran of the vocation, has sold over a million copies and rema...
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Nov 08, 2009
Tara
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I would give this more like 3 1/2 stars if that were possible. It is a story about a young teacher in Japan as she struggles with reaching 2 students with disabilities and injustices of the society. It is almost a coming of age for the teacher.
She learns that for her one student (most likely autism or Asperger's) that she has to reach him through his special interest, flies. Through flies, she teaches him to write and draw. Through experiments that she encourages he gains more knowle More...
She learns that for her one student (most likely autism or Asperger's) that she has to reach him through his special interest, flies. Through flies, she teaches him to write and draw. Through experiments that she encourages he gains more knowle More...
Mar 19, 2010
Barky
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Ms. Kotani is a young teacher whose first teaching job serves up more than she expected. The school district includes the families who live and work in the disposal plant, and their children – in some cases – require some special attention. One of Ms. Kotani’s pupils, Tetsuzo, is obsessed with flies, and this causes problems when one of the other children inadvertently feeds the flies he’s been breeding to the classroom frogs. Tetsuzo’s resulting outburst (in protest) is viewed by most staff
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Apr 14, 2011
Alexey
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Книга очень душевная, трогательная и можно сказать «японская». Должна понравиться всем любителям художественных книжек об образовании и воспитании малышни.
Aug 18, 2009
Brittany
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it was nice to read something that reminded me to stay aware of myself as a teacher and provided a great example of activism with young children.. quick and easy read, simple story.
Oct 07, 2007
Cherry
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This is my first long story (youth literary)when I was young
I'm very impress with the story and the character in the story.
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I'm very impress with the story and the character in the story.
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