The Junkyard Wonders

ISBN-10: 0399250786
ISBN-13: 9780399250781
Author: Polacco, Patricia
Illustrated by: Polacco, Patricia
Interest Level: 1-5
Publisher: Penguin Random House

Publication Date: July 2010

Copyright: 2010

Page Count: 48

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Interest Level

Grades 1-5

Reading Level

Guided Reading: P
Lexile: 660L
Accelerated Reader Level: 4.0
Accelerated Reader Points: 0.5

BISAC Subjects

JUVENILE FICTION / School & Education

JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship

Description
When young Trisha finds out her class at the new school is known as "The Junkyard," she is devastated. She moved from her old town so she wouldn't be in a special class anymore! But then she meets her teacher, the quirky and invincible Mrs. Peterson, and her classmates, an oddly brilliant group of students each with his or her own unique talent. And it is here in The Junkyard that Trisha learns the true meaning of genius, and that this group of misfits are, in fact, wonders, all of them. Based on a real-life event in Patricia Polacco's childhood, this ode to teachers will inspire all readers to find their inner genius.