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Polacco, Patricia

The Junkyard Wonders

48 pp. | Philomel | July, 2010 | Trade ISBN 978-0-399-25078-1 $17.99
(4) K-3 In this story based on Polacco's childhood, young Patricia is upset to be assigned to a special-needs class known colloquially as "the junkyard." However, she's heartened when her extraordinary teacher urges the students to think of themselves as "Wonders," full of exciting potential. Though the text can be preachy, Polacco's illustrations create memorable characters and mirror the enthusiasm fostered in the classroom.
Reviewer: Martha Sibert

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