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I taught in a school much like the one where Beanie works. It was a life changing experience and,like most life changing experiences, teaching children who had been abused or neglected was fraught with challenges. It was also rewarding. Like Beanie, I love Blue and children like her. I love her resistance, her toughness. At seven, she's already a survivor.
Beanie talks in the book about quiet heroes, the regular people who make a big difference to others. Beanie, although she'd never admit it, i ...more
Beanie talks in the book about quiet heroes, the regular people who make a big difference to others. Beanie, although she'd never admit it, i ...more
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I taught in a school much like the one where Beanie works. It was a life changing experience and,like most life changing experiences, teaching children who had been abused or neglected was fraught with challenges. It was also rewarding. Like Beanie, I love Blue and children like her. I love her resistance, her toughness. At seven, she's already a survivor.
Beanie is the teacher and person anyone, me included, can aspire to be. She talks in the book about quiet heroes, the regular people who make ...more
Beanie is the teacher and person anyone, me included, can aspire to be. She talks in the book about quiet heroes, the regular people who make ...more
This is a sweet story about hard truth. Add a great main character and you have a good read with genuine heart.
