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Adequate Yearly Progress

Roxanna Elden (Goodreads Author)

3.59 · Rating details · 3,474 ratings · 620 reviews

Each new school year brings familiar challenges to Brae Hill Valley, a struggling high school in one the biggest cities in Texas. But the teachers also face plenty of personal challenges and this year, they may finally spill over into the classroom.

English teacher Lena Wright, a spoken-word poet, can never seem to truly connect with her students. Hernan D. Hernandez is con ...more

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Sep 23, 2018 Ryan rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I am a teacher in a public school and have been for the past sixteen years. It is like someone sat in my school, every day, for all these years, and then wrote a documentary.

And this is fiction.

I can’t rave about this book enough. I loved it. I hated it. I laughed out loud and quoted passages to other teacher friends and teared up at passages detailing the struggles of students.

Every teacher should read this. Everyone curious about the struggles of teaching in public school should read this.

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Nov 18, 2019 Theresa Alan rated it it was amazing

Though the tone of this book is light, what these Texas high school teachers are put through is decidedly bleak. I have empathy for teachers in real life and had a lot of empathy for these fictional characters. They’re being put through the ringer by a business man/minor celebrity Nick Wallabee who is trying to turn teaching into a business through charter schools (who don’t have to follow the standards of public schools and can essentially function as a way for con artists to make money). Also, ...more

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Jan 29, 2020 MaryBeth's Bookshelf rated it liked it

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If you are a teacher, you will love this book. Or it will make you cry. I'm not sure, because it was so on target about where we are with education and what teachers go through it was so scary, I didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

Brae Hill Valley High School is a struggling inner city school in Texas. This story is told from the perspective of the teachers, at the front lines of education, as they attempt to navigate through every new initiative, every new mandate, every new test that is throw ...more

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Jul 26, 2018 Melina rated it really liked it · review of another edition

In Adequate Yearly Progress, teachers at Brae Hill High School deal with the changes that come with a new superintendent and a new school year.
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As a teacher, I don’t think I’ve ever read a more realistic portrayal of teaching. The teachers created by Roxanna Elden are teachers represented in every public school.
I was hooked from the start but was hoping for a little more in the ending. Overall a great read before heading back to the classroom.
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Oct 13, 2018 Lindsay Bolender rated it did not like it · review of another edition

I went into this book expecting, per the description, a juicy, immersive book about the dynamics of a team of teachers working against limitations to change the world. I was even prepared for it to be a fairly light read focused more on the entertainment value of students vs. students, students vs. teachers, teachers vs. principals, etc. Instead, this book tries for dynamics but reads like someone conducted one singular interview with one teacher (who possibly misunderstood a lot of things about I went into this book expecting, per the description, a juicy, immersive book about the dynamics of a team of teachers working against limitations to change the world. I was even prepared for it to be a fairly light read focused more on the entertainment value of students vs. students, students vs. teachers, teachers vs. principals, etc. Instead, this book tries for dynamics but reads like someone conducted one singular interview with one teacher (who possibly misunderstood a lot of things about teaching and spent too much time gossiping in the teacher’s lounge) and then wrote a book about it.

The author struggles to create any underlying concepts, themes, voices, or meaning, and instead lazily blurts things out in abrupt and isolated sentences (For example, when introducing characters, the author writes “Breyonna only stopped if she had something to brag about,” or “As a spoken-word poet, she hated the feeling of wasted words” rather than tying those traits into dialogue and descriptions). PS, does there have to be a spoken-word poet in every teacher book, as a rule?

In the author’s writing there is also a definitive, privileged and under-educated tone that suggests that this (white) author should have never tried to write from the perspective of other cultures. I was cringing at times at the overly stereotypical scenes that were obviously included in this book to overtly wave diversity around like a victory flag - “See? Diversity is here. I wrote this book correctly. I win!” In hindsight, the character names in the description should have been a clue.

While most books with sub-par writing can be redeemed with an engaging storyline, in this book the otherwise forgivably-average storyline wasn’t enough. I think because in every book about teachers is an opportunity to teach the reader about the realities of our education system, the challenges teachers endure, and the sacrifices they make personally.

This book squanders it, making teachers seem whiny, conflicted, judgmental, and hyper-focused on their own personal drama. What’s missing from this book is the incredible unity that persists in teams of teachers from all backgrounds, demographics, and ideologies, even amongst conflict, and the universal truths that allow the unity to exist. Very disappointing from an author well-qualified to have gained those insights and the ability to speak to them. ...more

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Feb 22, 2020 The Lit Bitch rated it it was amazing

I worked in public education for twelve years and during that time I had a close friend who was a counselor in our Guidance Office. We would have lunch together every day and talk about how we needed to write a book about public education because people would never believe the things we have to go through on a daily basis.

In fact we stated keeping a list of things that would happen in our office each year and at the end of the school year we would go back and reflect on the year of weird things I worked in public education for twelve years and during that time I had a close friend who was a counselor in our Guidance Office. We would have lunch together every day and talk about how we needed to write a book about public education because people would never believe the things we have to go through on a daily basis.

In fact we stated keeping a list of things that would happen in our office each year and at the end of the school year we would go back and reflect on the year of weird things we had to deal with. The list was long every single year and the incidents increasingly humorous and at the same time sad.

When I saw this book was coming out and was written by a former educator, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it!

When I was first pitched this book, I actually thought it was going to be non-fiction but then it actually ended up being fiction, although the accuracy of the story was spot on. I have witnessed so much of the things that went on in this book from one degree or another. I mean, there was just so much realness in this book when it came to the characters, the issues of standardized testing, the pressures from administration….so much realness that I was having a hard time believing that it was a work of fiction. Because seriously people if you don’t work in education, you would think this is fabricated, but if you work in education you know it absolutely is NOT a fabrication that educators face.

I will say that some of the writing in this book was a little trite with underdeveloped dialogue, as a whole I was captivated by the truth of the classroom and education system as a whole. I know that some people have argued that this book attempts to make light of the state of our schools and the issues, and while yes the book is humorous at times, I do not think it’s meant to make light of the issues at all. Having worked in education myself, you almost have to laugh at how ridiculous the situation is otherwise you just get burned out.

To be honest, burn out was one of the reasons I left public education when I had my son. I love the students but the expectations and undermining of the ‘rules’ to achieve graduation quotas or state testing requirements goes against my personal moral code. This book captured all those issues and so much more. If you are a teacher or educator you absolutely need to read this book. While it is fiction, there can be no denying there is truth in its fundamental message.

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Mar 26, 2020 Lisa Leone-campbell rated it really liked it

Adequate Yearly Progress is an extraordinary look into a year in the lives of teachers and administrators at a high school in Texas. It shows the pressures which are put on teachers having their students score high enough on the yearly standardized test and the complications this pressure puts on them, administrators whose livelihood depends on high scores and the students.

Although filled with humor, the book explores the teacher's perspectives, both good and bad, in their classes, their relatio Adequate Yearly Progress is an extraordinary look into a year in the lives of teachers and administrators at a high school in Texas. It shows the pressures which are put on teachers having their students score high enough on the yearly standardized test and the complications this pressure puts on them, administrators whose livelihood depends on high scores and the students.

Although filled with humor, the book explores the teacher's perspectives, both good and bad, in their classes, their relationships with other teachers as well as their relationships with their students and the administration.
At Brae Hill Valley High School a new curriculum is introduced on the first day of classes to hopefully increase standardized test scores at the end of the year. Not many of the teachers are happy about the changes.

Lena Wright is an English teacher with a flair for poetry. Because she is not from Brae Hill she is looked down upon by some of the faculty and the students. She will face many challenges this year, both personal and professional.

Hernan Hernandez is a biology teacher whose students love him. His classroom, a welcoming zone to both students and teachers has a classroom filled with plants. Bucking the system Hernan has never joined the teacher's union. Sees no reason to. And he has a crush on Lena.

Maybelline Galang is a math teacher, a single parent whose daughter (with the physical education teacher) illegally goes to school in another school district. Everything in Maybelline's life is organized and by the book. There is no coloring outside the lines. She cannot tolerate either the teachers or administrators who slack off. And because of her, someone will not be coming back the following year.

Kaytee Mahoney is a history teacher with a secret blog. At the beginning of the year the blog is filled with inspiring dialogue. Until she is involved in an incident which will not only shake her to her core, but will make her question whether she is even in the right profession.

The story puts into perspective the dilemma teachers and administrators have as to teaching to pass a test versus teaching to learn. It shows the trials and tribulations of dealing with difficult children as well as what this type of pressure can do to their personal lives.

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Feb 03, 2020 Susan rated it really liked it

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Wow, all I can say is, this story blew me away! I wasn’t a fan of high school, couldn’t wait until it was over and after reading ADEQUATE YEARLY PROGRESS by Roxanna Elden, I guess high school life is still very stressful. Roxanna will have your emotions all over the place. Once I started reading, it was very hard to stop! What an awesome story. All of Roxanna’s characters feel genuine and relatable and put your emotions on one heck of a roller coaster ride. As you are reading, you will ...more

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Sep 06, 2018 Art rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: humor, teaching, fiction, ebook, satire

Adequate Yearly Progress

There were times when I taught when I was certain no one else knew what I was going through. It is strange that in a profession where you are surrounded by other humans all day long, that I could feel so lonely and isolated. Roxanna Elden gets it. Maybe because she taught for eleven years. That perspective I only get when talking to other teachers, I got here in this book as well.

The essential loneliness of the job came through to me. So many characters going through indi Adequate Yearly Progress

There were times when I taught when I was certain no one else knew what I was going through. It is strange that in a profession where you are surrounded by other humans all day long, that I could feel so lonely and isolated. Roxanna Elden gets it. Maybe because she taught for eleven years. That perspective I only get when talking to other teachers, I got here in this book as well.

The essential loneliness of the job came through to me. So many characters going through individual crises all by themselves, even when surrounded by colleagues. Lena Wright, the African American, spoken word artist, English teacher who wants so desperately for her students to see the power of language, touched me. Kaytee Mahoney, the young, overly-idealistic TeachCorps teacher, caught between the perfection of her goals and the reality of her students, embodies many young teachers I knew. Hernan D. Hernandez, the laid back science teacher, who was always tongue tied in Lena’s presence, was the teacher who pretty much ignored the testing insanity and really taught his students. Even characters that in other hands could be seen merely as antagonistic were given depth. The assistant principals were pretty much cut outs, but I have worked with so many who fit the two in this book to a T to feel disgruntled there.

Told with wit and understanding, rotating to a different teacher in each chapter, this is the story of a school in Texas that has a new superintendent, a man who has never taught but has written a best seller about how to fix education, who turns their school on its ear. Insane initiative after initiative being forced down the teachers’ throats—I thought that the continually increasing number of things they were required to write out on their boards throughout the book was a terrific metaphor for all the foolishness teachers are saddled with.

It was a story about people. Each in their own way a dedicated teacher. Each in their own way trying to survive another year in the classroom. Each in their own way reminding me of so many I have taught with.

I highly recommend this book for anyone who teaches, especially middle and high school. It was funny and sad at the same time. I think you’ll like it.

I received a free electronic ARC of this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Mar 06, 2020 Diane Yannick rated it it was ok

This book was like an 8th grade grammar lesson that went off the rails.
Some of the initiatives started by the new superintendent are funny—until they aren’t. Satire would have worked but layers were added until it became weighted and absurd. A few acronyms are funny but a boatload are boring. The teachers were all stereotypes. We had Hernan, the socially awkward science teacher and Maybelline, the suck up who is loved by the administrators. We have the football coach who has a child with another ...more

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Nov 18, 2018 Destini rated it liked it · review of another edition

Hard to believe this book is fiction, because I’ve lived through MANY of these chapters, including the starfish presentation. 😂

If you have endured any of the following situations, you should read this book:

*You are an educator who has felt the intense pressure that standardized tests bring.

*You are an educator who has had to take directives from “professionals” who actually don’t have a clue what they are doing.

*You are questioning whether or not you should stay in education.

*You find yourself o ...more

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Sep 28, 2018 Jamie rated it liked it · review of another edition

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It's really hard to give this book only three stars. I read it on the heels of finding out that, as a librarian who TEACHES CLASSES, I'm not eligible for performance bonuses by our school district. It's a tough blow and a lot of money I won't see. No matter how long I'm in the library, I was a classroom teacher long enough to never NOT feel like one. I was a highly effective teacher every single year, but suddenly, as a librarian, I'm nothing to my district administration. And even though that's ...more

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Apr 12, 2020 Janet | purrfectpages rated it really liked it

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This book might not be as well received amongst non educators. However, as a teacher in a district very similar to the one depicted in this book, I have to say I totally related. I found myself laughing at its sad, yet realistic absurdity. It meanders a bit towards the end, but never lost me. I’ve always said there should be more fiction novels written about the world of education. I’d recommend all educators give this one a chance.

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Jan 02, 2019 Christy rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I really didn’t want this book to end. The characters were relatable enough that when I got to the last page I felt I would miss them. This is a must-read for any public school teacher, or for anyone who would like a glimpse into the life of an urban public school teacher.

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Mar 01, 2020 Nursebookie rated it it was amazing

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Adequate Yearly Progress by Roxanna Elden

This book is fun read about a group of Texas High School teachers and their daily struggles to survive yet another school year. To get the inside look, I knew that this book had to be written by none other than an educator as well. Though this is a fiction read, the message is clear, timely and relevant. There is a current battle between the public education system and the charter school system and what is the best education format for our children. This ...more

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Feb 10, 2020 Cassie | Cassie’s Next Chapter rated it really liked it

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What a smart, witty, and fun book! A tongue-in-cheek look at the shortcomings of school systems - especially when they're managed from the outside.

Although I'm not a teacher, I have plenty of family and friends who have had some strong words about the school system. Too many hoops to jump through, the hurdles to actually teaching the material when they're bogged down with test-prep, the likelihood of burnout, the range of attitudes and capabilities of the teaching staff, and the ...more

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Jan 27, 2020 Gary Anderson rated it really liked it

In Roxanna Elden’s Adequate Yearly Progress, the teachers, students, and administrators of Brae Hill Valley High School flail their way through another school year beleaguered by a new superintendent famous for his headline-grabbing books and his consultant minion who shows up at all the worst times in classrooms, locker rooms, and the teacher’s lounge. The heroes of this book are the educators who rebel against this year’s new instructional paradigms and the students trying to gain an education ...more

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Feb 12, 2020 Alysia rated it really liked it

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If you have ever wanted a glimpse into the daily life of a teacher, then Adequate Yearly Progress by Roxanna Elden is the book for you! For the teachers at Brae Hill Valley, a struggling Texas high school, this year promises to be their most challenging yet. With a new superintendent intent on implementing big changes and new expectations in the district, the pressure builds to not only outperform other schools, but to outshine each other.

Oh my goodness, this book was beyond relatable to me. Is ...more

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Nov 12, 2018 ElizaBeth Comencant rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Holy CRAP was this ever written by a teacher! I was alternately laughing out loud and banging my head against a metaphorical desk. The teacher's experience is SO frustrating, and rewarding, and this book NAILS it. Only a true veteran could have written such a story - I hope more do so, I was really entertained by the book. ...more

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Nov 21, 2018 Dot rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

If you’re an educator now or were within the last 15 years or so, you’re most definitely familiar with these letters...AYP... Adequate Yearly Progress, and if you’re familiar with that terminology, I have NO doubt you’ll be equally familiar with every aspect of this book by the same name...the people….the plot line… the personalities....the politics...it’s all in there!

While Adequate Yearly Progress by Roxanna Elden is a piece of fictional writing, educators across this nation will immediately ...more

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Jun 23, 2018 Ms. Dewsbury rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Love this book! The author does a great job with multiple perspectives of an interesting and believable cast of teacher characters. As someone who has taught for 12 years at three different schools, I think she nailed it!

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Mar 25, 2020 John Lamb rated it really liked it

This is probably the most accurate account of teaching I have ever read. Nothing too particulary dramatic happens but just an account of the daily humilations and tiny victories that go into being a high school teacher.

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Feb 27, 2019 Anjana rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This is a story of a public school in Texas and their extremely hard year. Hard, not just for the students but for the teachers and the administrative board. There is a new publicity loving superintendent on board, someone with ties to money involved elsewhere in the education 'industry'. I do not have any direct involvement with teaching other than having been a student myself but hardly anyone would deny that a good teacher with the zeal to inspire their students are rare and need to be commen This is a story of a public school in Texas and their extremely hard year. Hard, not just for the students but for the teachers and the administrative board. There is a new publicity loving superintendent on board, someone with ties to money involved elsewhere in the education 'industry'. I do not have any direct involvement with teaching other than having been a student myself but hardly anyone would deny that a good teacher with the zeal to inspire their students are rare and need to be commended. In this book ordinary people try to do the best they know how to while facing hurdles that so many teachers out there must face on a daily basis.

I am normally put off by swearing in books, but I could ignore the instances that they occur here! The story is narrated by multiple people, and this might not be everyone's cup of tea but it certainly was mine. The cast and my feelings about them goes something like this.

Lena is an English teacher by day and a poet every other time, I may not have understood her poetry but the emotion behind them were pretty clear. She may seem smart but she does make some mistakes in her personal life and although her year may not be full of triumphs, there are many learning moments.
Hernan is Lena's closest friend in school. They hang out at happy hour and try to make the other laugh. He was my favourite character because of the interesting variations between his feelings for Lena, his excitement in teaching and his green thumb as well as the brief glimpse of his family.
Maybelline is not a person you can like, she is strict and by the book to the point of annoyance. She does not have any friends around her but even she can surprise you when she finally draws the line.
Kaytee Mahoney is a type of idealist, young and brimming with things she wants to do. She wants to make a difference and her enthusiasm may get tempered in the year that they have but it does not get vanquished. She was a study of contrasts as she is always analysing her surroundings, events and herself.
Coach Ray is a typical coach who does not take time out to second guess his role and his behaviour. Situations get so complicated that even he is forced to reassess his life.
Last but not the least we have the well-meaning Principal, Dr. Miguel Barrios who tries his hardest to make the best of a terrible situation.
There are so many others who contribute their bit to the entire story but we do not have the privilege of listening to their private thoughts.
When the year begins the school is slowly asked to follow an increasing number of slogans and pithy targets which may not be practical in reality. The epilogue was kind of funny and made my reading experience feel complete. Although on the surface this story is not really my usual fare, I enjoyed the people, flaws and all trying to keep afloat amongst bureaucracy. I felt both weary and angry by the end. This may be a story of a school based in the US but I am sure all around the world there must be many similar cases and that does not feel like a very happy thought. Overall I recommend this book to anyone who found all the above interesting. ...more

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Dec 29, 2018 Ash rated it really liked it · review of another edition

4.5 stars

I have watched all the major career dramas of today that one can name, but never have I read one before...and overall, I have to say that I really loved the experience.

The novel is written from the perspectives of several different teachers (including the principal) of a public inner-city high school in Texas and explores their struggles with changing board-mandated expectations, weak academic culture among students, and balancing their personal lives.

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Mar 02, 2019 Kari rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Well, this hit close to home! If you have ever worked as a teacher, you will completely relate to the ridiculous initiatives, the inexperienced "experts," and every single thing that Elden skews about school culture. It's a satirical novel about education but I actually recommend it for people who aren't teachers. In some ways it is too real for teachers to be able to laugh about. Read it and hug a teacher. ...more

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Jul 24, 2020 Jennifer rated it really liked it

I enjoyed this comedy about high school teaching. Everyone gets skewered -- teachers, students, parents, administrators, the reform climate, all of it. With that, the reader has to be comfortable with satire around race, class, and gender -- and be warned that this book is written by a white author and the characters have diverse backgrounds. But if you have worked in a school, you will probably delight in the dark humor here.

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Jul 21, 2018 Dora Okeyo rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This book served me a variety of characters that were quite similar to the kind of teachers I had in school. It's quite hilarious as it is thought provoking and I got to read a copy of it through NetGalley in exchange for this honest take of mine. I reckon teachers or any administrator who is familiar with AYP would enjoy this read, and so would anyone who's ever been in a classroom. ...more

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Feb 27, 2019 GS Arnold rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Great book that I’d recommend anyone interested in public education should read. Folks will think it is hyper exaggerated satire, but it is mild at best. Pretty accurately reflects the reality of a lot of high schools with shifting agendas and hopping on every new bandwagon.

Best part is no martyr teacher narrative (actually, pretty constant mockery of that idea)!

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Mar 01, 2019 K.Butler rated it did not like it · review of another edition

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I just couldn't make it through. I was hoping it would be funnier, but instead it was just eerily realistic. Some chapters just made me angry because they mirrored real situations I have been in. Teaching is hard enough, so I prefer to read books that help me escape all of it at the end of the day. ...more

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Sep 27, 2018 nicolina cavatappi rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Hilarious and all too familiar. This novel is so well paced that 100 pages went by every time I sat down to read. Teachers and non-teachers alike would love this book!

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