Elaine Moore, a veteran teacher in Eagle Rock, Alaska, is a firm believer that the classroom is, first and foremost, a community, and that learning is best when shared in a circle of peers. When one of her students, 10-year-old Seamus Farrell, is diagnosed with terminal cancer, Elaine and her innovative teaching methods are put to the test.
Elaine's Circle is a heartfelt look at the remarkable achievement of one dedicated teacher and the children who put her lesson into practice: Learning is not just something we do in school. It is something we do until the day we die.
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"This was just such a nice book. It's the true story of a teacher and her class and how they deal with a student's terminal illness. It was 220 page book that could have easily been written in 150 pages, but the people and experiences are just so inspiring that I didn't mind. Very worthwhile read." — Jessica (4 out of 5 stars)
"This was just such a nice book. It's the true story of a teacher and her class and how they deal with a student's terminal illness. It was 220 page book that could have easily been written in 150 pages, but the people and experiences are just so inspiring that I didn't mind. Very worthwhile read."
" Amazing story, amazing woman. My fourth grade teacher :) "
" This book made my cry at one point. It was a little bit of a downer after "32 Third Graders" but I enjoyed the story and I am amazed at how this teacher handle the situation. "
" I havent finished this one yet...its a bit sad because its about a teacher in Alaska and one of her students has terminal brain cancer. A life book. "
" I have just started listening to this on tape and am hooked. Can't wait to hear more. "
" This book is a true story about how a teacher and her class support a student as he is fighting brain cancer. It was a hopeful, but poignant story. "
" I listened to this on audiobook... I'm not sure I would have enjoyed it as much if I'd read it, but it was a very sweet story to listen to. "
" Another book in search of itself .... I really wanted to like it but it really needed more focus to reach its potential. "
" I loved this book. Elaine was way ahead of her time in terms of Circle Time and many other of the teaching practices she adhered to back in 1992. "
" This is a true story of a fourth grade class who rallied around their classmate stricken down by a terminal cancer. Elaine is their teacher, and she handled a difficult time in the best way possible. An inspiration to all! "
" This woman is the teacher I hope to be someday. What she does for her students is incredible. Do not start it without a box of tissues handy! "
" Great book about a class coming together. A teacher with a wonderful teaching method. A quick, easy, fun read. "
" Great book, especially for teachers and lovers of children. Don't get turned off by the subject matter - it's really a wonderful book. "
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