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Thank You, Mr. Falker
Contributor(s): Polacco, Patricia (Author)

ISBN: 0399231668 ISBN-13: 9780399231667
Publisher: Philomel Books

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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: May 1998
Annotation: Overjoyed at the thought of starting school and learning to read, Trisha is dismayed when all the letters and numbers in her books are jumbled up. Only Mr. Falker recognizes her problem and takes the time to lead her to the magic of reading.

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Disabilities & Special Needs
- Juvenile Fiction | School & Education
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance

Dewey: E

LCCN: 97018685

Age Level: 5-8

Grade Level: Kindergarten-3

Lexile Measure: 650 AD (Adult Directed Text)

Physical Information: 0.36" H x 8.96" W x 11.36" L (0.91 lbs) 40 pages

Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product

Awards: Georgia Children's Book Award, Nominee, Picture Storybook, 2002
North Carolina Children's Book Award, Nominee, Junior Book, 2000
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award, Nominee, Grades K-3, 2001
South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award, Winner, Children's, 2000
Keystone to Reading Book Award, Winner, Primary, 2000
Bookseller's Choice, Winner, Picture Book, 1999
Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007), Winner, Gold, 1998

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 04/01/1998 pg. 499
Publishers Weekly 04/13/1998 pg. 75
Booklist 05/01/1998 pg. 1522
New York Times 05/31/1998 pg. 40
School Library Journal 06/01/1998 pg. 118
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1998 pg. 322 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1998 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 27677
Reading Level: 4.1 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:
The real-life, classic story of a dyslexic girl and the teacher who would not let her fail. A perfect gift for teachers and for reading students of any age.

Patricia Polacco is now one of America's most loved children's book creators, but once upon a time, she was a little girl named Trisha starting school. Trisha could paint and draw beautifully, but when she looked at words on a page, all she could see was jumble. It took a very special teacher to recognize little Trisha's dyslexia: Mr. Falker, who encouraged her to overcome her reading disability. Patricia Polacco will never forget him, and neither will we.

This inspiring story will make a beautiful gift for the special child who needs encouragement, or any special teacher who has made a difference in the child's life.

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