Among Schoolchildren (Bookcassette(r) Edition)

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Summary: Good, but not great
Review: The subject matter of this book is good, timely, and the treatment is accurate. It's definitely a good book for parents or anyone in the educational field. Kidder's style, however, is far too expository and lacks sufficient detail to engulf the reader. It just falls flat.

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Summary: Fantastic!
Review: Kidder tells the story of a year in the life of a fifth grade class with excellence. The outstanding story, coupled with superb writing, makes this book a winner. Not just for teachers, this book is recommended for everyone.

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Summary: This was an eye-opening book about social inequality.
Review: I really enjoyed this book. It was very interesting and easy to read. I think anyone who is considering going into the teaching profession should read this book because it is a very realistic account of the social injustices in one classroom that is representative of society in general.

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Summary: As critics would say... TWO THUMBS UP!!!!
Review: I am a college student, studying education. In my Education 2000 class we were required to read a novel about education and present it to the class. I must say that I was not to trilled with this idea in the beginning, but in the end I was VERY pleased. I have never read a book and been so amazed! I have always wanted to be a teacher, but in this last few months I have been struggling with myself to see if this is what I really want. After I read this book, I knew that teaching was for me! I think that anyone seeking to be a teacher should definately read this book... It is AWESOME!

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Summary: A wonderful inspiration for anyone wanting to teach!
Review: I am a college student who is majoring in education and I had to read this book for one of my classes and I thought it was absolutely wonderful. The teacher in the book, Mrs. Zajak takes the children on as a personal mission to better each one of their lives. Most of the children are from low income families,but that does not bother Mrs. Zajac in the least. She is loving and warm hearted, and I can only hope I am as good a teacher as she is one day. I would definately recommend the book and give the book two thumbs up!

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Summary: Every "Teacher- in- Training" should read this book!
Review: Among Schoolchildren, by Tracy Kidder, is an eye opening and hope- filled book. This real life story shows you the truth of teaching( the hardships, the frustrations, and the pain) but it also gives you hope and joy in knowing that you can become a stronger person and you can make a difference in a childs life. How rewarding! I believe telling the truth about dealing with children like Clanrence and Robert is realy important. Alot of teachers go into their job not knowing anything about how a real classroom runs and the real problems faced everyday. This book is very realistic and should be read by every person who is planning on being a teacher. I love the book because of its truth; it does not hold anything back. After reading this book, I believe you will know if you are called to be a teacher or not- your response to the situations. I like that we could enter into Mrs. Zajak's mind and know what she was thinking and feeling. This book realy helps prepare you for teaching.

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Summary: This is a great book for anyone to read!
Review: I am currently going to college majoring in education and read this for a class. It is a wonderful book to read and helped me understand exactly how teaching children can be. I recomend this book to any parent or person who is thinking of going into education. GREAT BOOK!!

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Summary: Inspirational....
Review: What a wonderful book! I laughed and cried! :) I was truly touched by Mrs. Zajac: her feelings, her compassion, and her honesty. I think Tracy Kidder has accurately portrayed what it is like in the educational field. She portrays the joys and the headaches. I highly recommend this book!!

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Summary: Among Schoolchildren was a wonderful book.
Review: I am a college student majoring in education and had to read the book Among Schoolchildren by Tracy Kidder. My view of the book was wonderful. The book is very well written and easy to understand. I could not put the book down. It is a story about a teacher and her experiences throughout a whole school year. All of the children she taught were very different, but she treated them all the same. This book should be the first pick for anyone majoring in education. It was GREAT!

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Summary: Among Schoolchildren is a terrific book.
Review: I am a college student majoring in education and I read "Among Schoolchildren" for my class. I really enjoyed this book. It was easy for me to get caught up in the class she was teaching. I wanted to know what was going to happen to Clarence and felt bad when he had to leave the class. I wonder if I would have done the same thing? This book made me realize all of the challenges I will face in teaching and also made me anxious to start teaching.