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At first, Trisha loves school, but her difficulty learning to read makes her feel dumb, until, in the fifth grade, a new teacher helps her understand and overcome her problem.

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Patricia Polacco

Patricia Polacco

1944 -
American
Patricia Polacco comes from a large family of fine storytellers, and her stories reflect that rich family heritage. Luba and the Wren carries o... See more

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Reviews

Kirkus Reviews

Thank You, Mr. Falker
An autobiographical tribute to Polacco’s fifth-grade teacher, the first adult to recognize her learning disability and to help her learn to read.

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