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Mr. Lincoln's Way
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Mr. Lincoln's Way (2001) (edit title/settings)

by Patricia Polacco (Author) (edit contributors)

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Mr. Lincoln is the coolest principal ever! He knows how to do everything, from jumping rope to leading nature walks. Everyone loves him . . . except for Eugene Esterhause. "Mean Gene" hates everyone who's different. He's a bully, a bad student, and he calls people awful, racist names. But Mr.... read more

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Mr. Lincoln is the coolest principal his kids have ever seen. However, Eugene won't tolerate him or anyone else who is different. Mr. Lincoln refuses to give up on him. Noticing Eugene's love for birds, Mr. Lincoln gets Eugene involved in attracting birds to the school garden. Eugene soon... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Mr. Lincoln is the coolest principal his kids have ever seen. However, Eugene won't tolerate him or anyone else who is different. Mr. Lincoln refuses to give up on him. Noticing Eugene's love for birds, Mr. Lincoln gets Eugene involved in attracting birds to the school garden. Eugene soon reveals he is the way he is because his father is the same way. Eugene helps baby birds make it outside to swim with their parents, and Mr. Lincoln reunites Eugene with his grandfather. Later on, Eugene becomes a teacher.

Characters/People edit see section history

  • Mr. Lincoln: Energetic, diplomatic, patient school principal that finds ways to connect with his students.
  • Eugene: A troublesome boy.
  • Grandfather: Eugene's grandfather.
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Mr. Lincoln was the coolest principal in the whole world, or so his students thought.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Patricia Polacco (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Philomel
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2001
ISBN: 0399237542
Page Count: 48

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Ages 4-8

Great book for discussing diversity and understanding.

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