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Thank You, Mr. Falker

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by Patricia Polacco

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why did Eric bully her?
Finley Partee Eric bullied her because she had a reading disability. While everyone else learned to read at age 5 or 6, she couldn't even read in the 4th grade.…moreEric bullied her because she had a reading disability. While everyone else learned to read at age 5 or 6, she couldn't even read in the 4th grade.(less)
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maybe want to read?
Mallory Crandall why was she the girl in the book? on the last page
…morewhy was she the girl in the book? on the last page
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why was patricia polacco the little girl ?
Olivia's Bookish Places & Spaces Why? Patricia Polacco is the little girl. This story is based on her real life experiences.
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Was the male teacher based on a real teacher who helped the author? I too struggled with a learning disability. I remember reading "Thank you, MR. Faulker in middle school. Did Patrica have any other disabilities growing up besides reading? The teacher reminds me of a school social worker who was a mentor during my school years at a private special education school.
Olivia's Bookish Places & Spaces Yes, it is based on the teacher. The story is autobiographical.
As for disabilities I would recommend googling the author for more information.…moreYes, it is based on the teacher. The story is autobiographical.
As for disabilities I would recommend googling the author for more information.(less)
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what was the plot of this amazing book???
Olivia's Bookish Places & Spaces It's about Trisha and her quest to achieve literacy and overcome the bullying she encounters as a result of her disability.…moreIt's about Trisha and her quest to achieve literacy and overcome the bullying she encounters as a result of her disability.(less)
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