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  • Rated 4 stars

In this brisk, funny diary, newly graduated Codell recalls her first year teaching 5th graders in room 211 of an inner-city Chicago school. She throws herself heart, soul, and wallet into the job, even working weekends so that she can afford to buy books for the classroom library. But her efforts...

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  • Katie
      • Rated 4 stars

    An inspirational book for aspiring teachers!

    Katie wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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    Vickie Johnston
      • Rated 5 stars

    Every teacher needs to read this book!

    Vickie Johnston wrote this review Saturday, April 7, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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    Amy K
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    I wish she was Hazel's teacher...

    Amy K wrote this review Saturday, March 3, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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    Elizabeth
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    amazing, a MUST READ for every teacher

    Elizabeth wrote this review Thursday, March 1, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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    Mrs. Atkins
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    ISSUE: EDUCATION REFORM

    Mrs. Atkins wrote this review Friday, January 13, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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    Lauren Miller
      • Rated 5 stars

    I would recommend this book to anyone who is thinking or going to become a teacher! This book is about a teacher who has to break the rules at times and shows her desire to teach and love all of her students.

    Lauren Miller wrote this review Monday, November 14, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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    Jabr
      • Rated 4 stars

    Entertaining

    Jabr wrote this review Saturday, November 5, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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    Tami Phelps
      • Rated 4 stars

    Awesome especially for a first year teacher or teacher to be!

    Tami Phelps wrote this review Thursday, November 3, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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    Hieu Nguyen
      • Rated 5 stars

    This book is really eye-opening to anyone who plans on becoming a teacher, as it shows a similar to a diary depiction of an aspiring first-year teacher. Though, this would be for mostly college students because it does have swearing and suggestive themes in it.

    Hieu Nguyen wrote this review Friday, October 28, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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    Kristen
      • Rated 5 stars

    LOVE this book! I reread it often. Anyone in education or with kids in school should read it!

    Kristen wrote this review Thursday, August 25, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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