teacher-student relationships

A collection of humorous and poignant poems chronicling the school year in Ms. Roys's fourth-grade class.

When Queenie McBear gets a crush on her new art teacher, her boyfriend gets jealous, and learns how to paint in the process.

Ruby insists on copying Angela, until her teacher helps her discover her own creative resources.

Several students relate their experiences helping Mr. Terupt move the old classroom to the sixth grade annex during the summer vacation.

Struggling with school and her feelings since her father left, Sahara gets a fresh start with a new and unique teacher who supports her writing talents and the individuality of each of her classmates.

Reveals the secrets of eighteen exceptional teachers from across the United States and identifies five key attributes of great teachers.

When Simon's Great Aunt Matilda becomes the substitute teacher for his unruly fifth-grade class, her unique way of looking at things gives the students a new perspective on learning.

Wormz, Nicko, and their friends fear that their experience at a school camp in the Australian bush will be ruined by the presence of the dreaded Mr. Cromwell as a substitute chaperon.

In the early forties when nearly everyone else is thinking about World War II, sixth-grader Frankie Wattleson gets in trouble at home and at school because of his preoccupation with his favorite radio programs.

Seven fifth-graders at Snow Hill School in Connecticut relate how their lives are changed for the better by "rookie teacher" Mr. Terupt.