- Mass Market Paperback: 428 pages
- Publisher: Avon Books; New edition edition (24 July 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0380705648
- ISBN-13: 978-0380705641
- Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 3.2 x 17.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 839,305 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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‘An enchanting, inspiring book… Impossible to put down.’ Washington Post Book World
‘Torey Hayden's book "Just Another Kid" is not just another book. Though each page turns on the mysteries of emotional disturbance, sex, alcoholism, violence and crime of all dimensions, the reader emerges from the experience convinced the world can be loving, caring, warm and orderly.’ New York Times Book Review
‘Torey Hayden deserves the kind of respect I can’t give many people. She isn’t just valuable, she’s incredible. The world needs more like Torey Hayden.’ Boston Globe
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""Just Another Kid" is not just another book. This remarkable teacher's memoir reminds us that love takes many forms."-- "The New York Times"""Just Another Kid" is an enchanting, inspiring book...impossible to put down."-- "The Washington Post"
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After reading all of Torey Hayden's books, I come to realise how patience is such a virtue while working with children and young people and also how resilient children can be. This book actually proved this to me the most.
I read this book in one day, couldn't put it down as I had been drawn into this tiny odd shaped classroom with some of the most seriously troubled children that you could ever meet. 3 children from Northern Ireland, a girl who couldn't speak, a young boy with serious childhood mental illnesses and a sexually aware 8 year old. Although real-life, this story does have a positive ending which I thik is apt as it was Hayden's last time as a teacher before moving permanently to Wales.
The story is incredibly touching, heartfelt and self reflecting. Reading it is a must.
I read this book in one day, couldn't put it down as I had been drawn into this tiny odd shaped classroom with some of the most seriously troubled children that you could ever meet. 3 children from Northern Ireland, a girl who couldn't speak, a young boy with serious childhood mental illnesses and a sexually aware 8 year old. Although real-life, this story does have a positive ending which I thik is apt as it was Hayden's last time as a teacher before moving permanently to Wales.
The story is incredibly touching, heartfelt and self reflecting. Reading it is a must.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was the first book I read by Torey Hayden and I immediately had to get to the computer to order some more. I did not immediately realise that it was a true story but, once I did realise, this added to the compulsion to read this book without putting it down.
The comment from the Times on the back cover describes it as an 'unaplogetic tear-jerker' but I did not find it at all upsetting. A real insight into human emotions, behaviour and relationships. Not a consistently happy ending but definitely inspiring.
Well worth three times the money!
The comment from the Times on the back cover describes it as an 'unaplogetic tear-jerker' but I did not find it at all upsetting. A real insight into human emotions, behaviour and relationships. Not a consistently happy ending but definitely inspiring.
Well worth three times the money!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Just finished this book and thoroughly enjoyed it. Again we have a group of very different kids, 6, including 3 from a trouble torn Northern Ireland. Geraldine and Shemona who only speaks to her elder sister, they have lost both parents to the troubles of Belfast, and Shamie their older cousin. We also have Mariana and Dirkie then little Leslie who also does not speak, all have their own individual problems and challenges. To have taken on Leslie's alcoholic Mother, hence the title 'Just Another Kid' shows what a remarkable woman Tory Hayden is. Not only is Tory a great teacher but she is also a great writer. Have also read 'One Child', 'Tiger Child' and
'Ghost Girl'.
'Ghost Girl'.
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Toreys help with many kids!
I have all of Torey's books and this book is one of my fav's. It adds a new dimension, this book is about more than one child while working in a school. Read more
Published 2 months ago by L. Green
not yet read
as yet i have not read this book , but if its like her others i know i will amazed when i read it.
Published 22 months ago by Mrs. P. J. Townsend
just another kid
brilliant read, highs and lows are fantastic its a can not put down book. good packaging good condition thank you
Published on 17 Dec 2009 by Ms. S. A. Pratt
just another kid
this was an outstanding book on how Torey Haydon helped another child again with her love and care and understanding for these children. Read more
Published on 29 April 2009 by Mrs. C. Mitchell
Just another Kid
This book is hard to put down once started, although in a classroom setting it focuses more on Torey's relationship with another adult, I really enjoyed this as Torey had to... Read more
Published on 18 Feb 2005
A wonderful, touching book
This is one of my favorite books. It's good to know that Ladbrooke was able to sort out her problems. I liked how Torey got Shemona to talk and not be afraid of her sister. Read more
Published on 7 May 1999
An Extreamly Inspirational Book
Torey Hayden is a powerful person and a great story teller. I have read all her books more than once, and I am only in 8th grade. Read more
Published on 25 April 1999
Just Another Kid!!!!!!
"Just Another Kid" has become one of my favorite books by Torey. Probably because I see a little of myself in the Ladbrooke. Not the alcohol problem, mind you. Read more
Published on 19 April 1999
A Powerful Yet Bittersweet Story
Torey Hayden once again has written a powerful, moving story. I read the story this past fall, and even now I still think about the people in the story and wonder where they are... Read more
Published on 13 April 1999
a book about accepting all of us
I disagree with the other reviewer. I think the title describes this book beautifully, because the alcoholic adult in the story WAS "just another kid" and that's the... Read more
Published on 4 Mar 1999
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