The Junkyard Wonders
A heartwarming story of friendship and celebrating our differences--and the teachers who help us shine--from master storyteller Patricia Polacco, author of Thank You, Mr. Falker.
In this story based on the author-illustrator's own childhood, Patricia Polacco once again celebrates the power teachers have to help us discover the potential we each hold.
Young Trisha is devastated when she finds out that her class at her new school is known as the junkyard. It is a special class, and she had moved from where she used to live so she wouldn’t be in a special class anymore! But then she meets her teacher, the amazing Mrs. Peterson, and her classmates, an oddly brilliant group of misfit kids, whom the other kids in school call the junkyard kids. Much to her own surprise, it is here in the junkyard that Trisha discovers the true meaning of genius, and that this group of misfits are, in fact, Junkyard Wonders, each and every one of them.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 48
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2010
Publisher: Philomel Books
Language: en
ISBN: 9780399250781
Creator Bio
Patricia Polacco is an award-winning author and illustrator known for her heartfelt and poignant children's books. Born in Michigan, Polacco grew up in a family of storytellers and was encouraged to express her creativity from a young age. She struggled with reading and writing due to undiagnosed dyslexia, but found solace in art and storytelling. After attending the California College of Arts and Crafts, Polacco began her career as an illustrator and eventually turned to writing her own stories. She draws inspiration from her own life experiences and has written over 115 books, including The Junkyard Wonders, which was based on her own experiences in a special education class. Her books have been beloved by readers of all ages and have won numerous awards, making her a highly respected and influential figure in the world of children's literature.
