From the author of international bestsellers A Circle of Children and Lovey comes an inspiring true story of a gifted teacher's determination to understand the `rotten' city kid everyone has given up on.
Sitting quiet and withdrawn at a battered school desk, Luke had the looks of a shy angel - and a past that special needs teacher Mary MacCracken could barely believe.
Already Luke had been picked up 24 times by the police. He'd set over a dozen major fires, and had a staggering record of thefts. No adult could reach him, no teacher could control him, and no policeman could cow him. All this - and Luke was only seven and a half years old.
Trying to help Luke was Mary MacCracken's job - and a seemingly impossible challenge. This is the remarkable story of how the impossible came true.
This top-rated autobiography by Mary MacCracken is a compelling narrative of her experiences with Luke, a child written off by society. Her personal memoirs offer a profound exploration of the challenges and rewards of teaching.
For fans of Angela Hart (Terrified), Maggie Hartley (Tiny Prisoners), Rosie Lewis (Helpless), and Petrina Banfield (Letters from Alice).
From the author of international bestsellers A Circle of Children and Lovey comes an inspiring true story of a gifted teacher's determination to understand the `rotten' city kid everyone has given up on.
Sitting quiet and withdrawn at a battered school desk, Luke had the looks of a shy angel - and a past that special needs teacher Mary MacCracken could barely believe.
Already Luke had been picked up 24 times by the police. He'd set over a dozen major fires, and had a staggering record of thefts. No adult could reach him, no teacher could control him, and no policeman could cow him. All this - and Luke was only seven and a half years old.
Trying to help Luke was Mary MacCracken's job - and a seemingly impossible challenge. This is the remarkable story of how the impossible came true.
This top-rated autobiography by Mary MacCracken is a compelling narrative of her experiences with Luke, a child written off by society. Her personal memoirs offer a profound exploration of the challenges and rewards of teaching.
For fans of Angela Hart (Terrified), Maggie Hartley (Tiny Prisoners), Rosie Lewis (Helpless), and Petrina Banfield (Letters from Alice).
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940173514806 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | HarperCollins UK |
| Publication date: | 08/28/2014 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
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