I shared this beautiful story to my students to help with understanding theme in literature. This was a very heart warming story.
Junkyard Wonders
By Patricia Polacco
Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
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n/a | Grades 2 - 4 | P | 4 | 3565 |
When young Trisha finds out her class at the new school is known as "The Junkyard," she is devastated. She moved from her old town so she wouldn't be in a special class anymore! But then she meets her teacher, the quirky and invincible Mrs. Peterson, and her classmates, an oddly brilliant group of students each with his or her own unique talent. And it is here in The Junkyard that Trisha learns the true meaning of genius, and that this group of misfits are, in fact, wonders, all of them.
Based on a real-life event in Patricia Polacco's childhood, this ode to teachers will inspire all readers to find their inner genius.
Publisher: Philomel Books
ISBN-13: 9780399250781
ISBN-10: 0399250786
Published on 7/8/2010
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 48