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Little Patricia is overjoyed at the thought of starting school and learning how to read. But when she looks at a book, all the letters and numbers just get jumbled up. Her classmates make matters worse by calling her dummy. Only Mr. Falker, a stylish, fun-loving new teacher, recognizes... read more
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At first, Trisha loves school, but her difficulty learning to read makes her feel dumb, until, in the fifth grade, a new teacher helps her understand and overcome her problem.
Characters/People edit
- Mrs. Grimes: Add a description of this character.
- Mr. Falker: Patricia's kindly teacher that teaches her how to read and thinks that she has dyslexia.
- Eric: The young boy who bullied Trisha before Mr. Falker got him in trouble.
- Gramma: Trisha's grandma that she feels safe next to.
- Grandpa: Showed her the joy of reading by putting honey on the top of a book.
Quotes edit
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“And you've gotten through school all this time, and fooled many, many good teachers”
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“Are all of you so perfect that you can look at another person and find fault with her”
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“knowledge is like the bee that made that sweet honey, you have to chase it through the pages of a book”
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“"To be different is the miracle of life. You see all of those little fireflies? Every one is different."”
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“"Trisha's grandma used to say that the stars were holes in the sky. They were the light of heaven coming from the other side."”
First Sentence edit
The grandpa held the jar of honey so that all the family could see, then dipped a ladle into it and drizzled honey on the cover of a small book.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Patricia Polacco (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Philomel Books
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: 1998
ISBN: 0-399-23737-2
Page Count: 40
Publisher: Philomel Books
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: 1998
ISBN: 0-399-23737-2
Page Count: 40
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