Walking Trees: Portraits of Teachers and Children in the Culture of Schools [Large Print]

by Ralph Fletcher

Book Overview

One September, Ralph Fletcher entered the world of the New York City public school as a staff developer for the Teachers College Writing Project. Walking Trees is the dramatic story of how he survived the wrenching highs and lows of that school year.

Beautifully written, alternately funny and poignant, sad and angry, the book offers an authentic portrait of life in the city's schools. The stories and unforgettable characters in this bookthe...

• Format: Paperback
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0435081217
• ISBN13: 9780435081218
• Release Date: May 1995
• Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 7 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 10

Customer Reviews

A Book for Teachers to Read!

Ralph is a dynamic speaker and writer. This book helps teachersof all ages and subjects to tackle the complicated issues ofwriting. He is able to engage the reader with humor and wit, something technical books ever do. I read this book in a day! Another wonderful piece by him is: What A Writer Needs.