Troll Teacher

by Vivian Vande Velde, Mary Jane Auch (Illustrator)

Elizabeth has to find a way to reveal the truth about her teacher, Miss Turtledove--who is a hungry troll--before Miss Turtledove's teaching techniques become even more hair-raising.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Fiction, School

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2000

About the author

Vivian Vande Velde (born 1951, currently residing in Rochester, New York) is an American author who writes books primarily aimed at young adults.

Her novels and short story collections usually have some element of horror or fantasy, but are primarily humorous. Her book Never Trust a Dead Man (1999) received the 2000 Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Novel. She says that she really likes to write for children. She likes to do school talks to children. She does many book conventions and also gives writing classes.

Reviews

[Beverly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty silly; and the adults are unbelievably clueless. The cartoon-like oil illustrations are quite colorful.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

My kids wanted a sequel!

[Chris Young · Rating 3 out of 5]

Miss Turtledove is the worst teacher ever, and it doesn't help that she's also a troll. Elizabeth tries to tell her parents and the principal, but nobody seems to believe her. She knows bad teaching when she sees it, but when will the adults? Though funny, this book made me a little sad as it's a perfect allegory for the many bad (human) teachers that I have seen out there, along with their students who know that they are getting the short end of the stick but don't have a voice protest.

[Leslie Morrison · Rating 3 out of 5]

This humorous book helps children think about the value of school and the role of their teachers.he book also raises the idea that adults don't always see things the way children do. It can supplement a primary grades unit that focuses on school and school occupations. The art is energetic and colorful, and it mixes just the right amount of creepy troll images with upbeat silliness.

[Salisha]

i do not like the trool teacher she eats the desk even when lizzy gave her a heart she ate it i wold report her

[Tricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

How refreshingly wierd. Nobody believes Elizabeth when she says that her teacher is a troll. Kids will love the twist ending.

[Mir · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun and funny.