City Kid

by Mary MacCracken

Book Overview

From the author of international bestsellers A Circle of Children and Lovey comes an inspiring true story of a gifted teacher's determination to understand the 'rotten' city kid everyone has given up on. Sitting quiet and withdrawn at a battered school desk, Luke had the looks of a shy angel - and a past that special needs teacher Mary MacCracken could barely believe. Already Luke had been picked up 24 times by the police. He'd set over a dozen major fires, and had a staggering record of thefts. No adult could reach him, no teacher could control him, and no policeman could cow him. All this - and Luke was only seven and a half years old. Trying to help Luke was Mary MacCracken's job - and a seemingly impossible challenge. This is the remarkable story of how the impossible came true.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0007555164
• ISBN13: 9780007555161
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Harper Element
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.1" x 7.6"

Customer Reviews

City Kid review

Mary MacCracken writes a detailed story of reaching out to a boy living in poverty. He has many emotional problems and is headed for a life of pain and criminal activity. Mary is able to help turn him around and point him in the right direction toward a good education and healthy living.An excellent read.