Thank You, Mr. Falker: Amazon.co.uk: Patricia Polacco: Books

Frequently Bought Together

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

The Train Ride

by June Crebbin

5.0 out of 5 stars (3) �3.49

My Name Is Brian Brain (Apple Paperbacks)

by Jeanne Betancourt

5.0 out of 5 stars (3) �3.05

Oi! Get Off Our Train (Red Fox picture books)

by John Burningham

3.4 out of 5 stars (5) �4.49

› Explore similar items

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

(What's this?)

Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)

learning to read

polacco

student teacher

strggling reader

patricia polacco

gift for teacher

Customer Reviews

13 Reviews

5 star:		(13)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

Average Customer Review

5.0 out of 5 stars (13 customer reviews)

Share your thoughts with other customers:

Create your own review

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is wonderful!, 3 May 2000

By A Customer

"Thank you Mr. Falker" is a wonderful book because it addresses many children. Trisha, the girl in the book, had trouble learning to read and the other kids teased her. Children can relate to that. Nobody likes to be teased but it always happens. The story line of this book talks about how Trisha avoided the teasing and how she hid her disability. The illustrations do a marvelous job of portraying the agony of being made fun of and how miserable Trisha was. This book is one of my favorite picture books because it gives hope to those students who are having trouble learning. Trisha may have given up if Mr. Falker had not cared. Kids need to know that there is hope for them if they just keep trying. With Trisha's success in learning to read as an example, children can keep in mind that there is success for them no matter how long it takes to get there.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An encouraging story of a child overcoming dislexia., 8 Jul 1999

By A Customer

This book is about a girl who was very excited to start school. As she progresses through school she finds herself falling further and further behind the other kids and becomes discouraged. In the 5th grade her teacher has her stay after school and they work on her reading skills. This is really a autobiography of the author.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars God Bless the Real Mr. Falker!, 1 Aug 2007

By	BeatleBangs1964 (United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Thank You, Mr. Falker (Hardcover)

Tricia has found school a daunting experience for years. Bright and dyslexic, she finds reading time the biggest hardship in her life. She has to contend with the cruelty of her peers and her constant doubts about her own intelligence and place among her family of avid readers.
The year Tricia was in 5th grade, she moved out of state. Eager to make a fresh start, Tricia entered Mr. Falker's classroom. Once again, she was made the object of cruel jeering among her peers because she was not able to read. One especially cruel boy named Eric seemed to derive sadistic pleasure in taunting her.

Tricia's teacher, Mr. Falker decided to take the bull by the horns once and for all. He declared his classroom had a zero tolerance for taunting; he encouraged Tricia in every effort she made.

Tricia soldiered on, but still had trouble reading. Matters reached a critical head when Mr. Falker found her crying in a broom closet in an attempt to hide from Eric.

From that day on, he worked with Tricia and a reading teacher. Mr. Falker and the reading teacher were positive, gentle and very encouraging. They cheered every progress, regardless. Between the two professionals, Tricia took off like the proverbial jet plane. Basking in the glow of her success, she would, as she said, in later years embark upon a writing career.

This book will make you sad, mad, cheer and maybe even cry. It is a sterling example of a success story and is a salute to every kind teacher who really made a positive difference in somebody's life. I would never be able to read this out loud because it is just too moving.

This book deserves a special award. It is truly a masterpiece and very inspiring.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review

› See all 13 customer reviews...

Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL MOVING BOOK!
I was in a class of teachers where this book was read aloud and there wasn't a dry eye in the room. For all those people who have taught a struggling student - and all those who... Read more

Published on 25 Feb 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A book that touches the heart and soul
As I slowly read through the pages of this wonderful book, I was touched. I found myself making connections to the young girl and her struggles. Read more

Published on 12 Feb 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Community builder for the classroom!
I read about this book in Carol Hurst's book reviews. I read it to my Fourth Grade class. Not a sound was made as I read. Read more

Published on 21 Dec 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Break out a fresh box of tissues!
Don't miss this book. Simply stated, the Kirkus review is wrong. How do we color someone else's perspective and belief as "mawkish. Read more

Published on 20 Nov 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Kirkus doesn't know what they are talking about!
One of Patricia's finest books. Kirkus should re-read this book to find it's true meaning.

Published on 17 Oct 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars An inspirational story about overcoming a reading disability
I was disappointed with the Kirkus review. That reviewer obviously has never tried on someone else's moccasins for a walk. Read more

Published on 15 Oct 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Dramatic impact on readers K-6
This book is having a dramatic impact on children in our school from K-6. Adults are also touched by Polacco's real-life struggles as a reader. Thank you Mr. Read more

Published on 5 Sep 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for children learning to read!
This book is about Patricia Polacco herself, as a child unable to read until her 5th-grade teacher discovers her secret. Read more

Published on 1 Sep 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful story about learning to read.
This story should encourage all children to learn to read even if it's hard. It's about not giving up. Read more

Published on 30 Aug 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful message to teachers and students!
This is Polacco's finest book yet! It reaches out and touches every student who ever felt 'dumb' and validates the power of a teacher who believes in his/her students enough to... Read more

Published on 25 Aug 1998

› See all 13 customer reviews...

Listmania!

Dyslexia books for parents and children: A list by G. Neilson "Dyslexiadata"
Books for wee boys: A list by D. Adams
my children's favourite train books (age 3 & 5): A list by Anne Moore

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Books > Children's Books > Fiction
Books > Study Books > FE & College > Vocational > Sport & Recreation

Feedback

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
I am the Author, and I want to comment on my book.
I am the Publisher, and I want to comment on this book.

The Body Shop

Protect and boost your glow with The Body Shop Vitamin C Skin Boost.

›Shop The Body Shop

More From Patricia Polacco

Chicken Sunday by Patricia Polacco

To thank Miss Eula for her wonderful Sunday chicken dinners, three... Read more
£4.88

Boys Smell

Lynx Africa Body Spray and After Shave Gift set

But we make sure they smell good...

›Discover male grooming at Amazon.co.uk

Treat Someone

With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

›Learn more about Gift Certificates


Amazon Home

International Sites: United States \| Germany \| France \| Japan \| Canada \| China

Business Programs: Sell on Amazon \| Fulfilment by Amazon \| Join Associates \| Join Advantage

Customer Service \| Help \| View Basket \| Your Account

About Amazon.co.uk \| Careers at Amazon

Thank You, Mr. Falker (Hardcover)

Frequently Bought Together

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Product details

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

Customer Reviews

Customer Discussions

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight

Start a new discussion

Listmania!

Look for similar items by category

Feedback

The Body Shop

More From Patricia Polacco

Boys Smell

Treat Someone

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History