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Just Another Kid (Mass Market Paperback)

by Torey L. Hayden (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Avon Books; New edition edition (24 Jul 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0380705648
  • ISBN-13: 978-0380705641
  • Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 10.4 x 3.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 339,340 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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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Torey Hayden faced six emotionally troubled kids no other teacher could handle - three recent arrivals from battle-torn Northern Ireland, badly traumatised by the horrors of war; eleven year old Dirkie, who knew life inside an institution; the excitable Mariana, aggressive and sexually precocious at the age of eight; and seven year old Leslie, perhaps the most hopeless of all, unresponsive and unable to speak. But Torey's most daunting challenge turns out to be Leslie's mother, Ladbrooke, a stunning young doctor who soon discovers that she needs Torey's love and help just as much as the children. As Torey's aide in the classroom Ladbrooke reveals her dark and troubled life, and Torey must try and rescue the beautiful and sophisticated parent who had become just another kid. "Just another kid is a beautiful illustration of nurturing concern, no only for a few emotionally disturbed children, but for one woman facing a personal battle".

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The best one so far, 6 Jun 2006
By Kelly Duggan (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Just Another Kid: Each Was a Child No One Could Reach! Until One Amazing Teacher Embraced Them All (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.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, 29 Jun 2006
By C. Hunt "Ratowl" (Staffordshire, England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Just Another Kid: Each Was a Child No One Could Reach! Until One Amazing Teacher Embraced Them All (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!
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Just Another Kid, 17 Jun 2006
This review is from: Just Another Kid: Each Was a Child No One Could Reach! Until One Amazing Teacher Embraced Them All (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'.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 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 2 months ago by Mrs. C. Mitchell

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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. Read more
Published on 7 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

4.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

3.0 out of 5 stars Uh, what about the title?
Well, this book was altogether well done, but honestly the title, "Just Another Kid" would almost imply that it would be about the CHILDREN. Read more
Published on 1 Mar 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautifully detailed account in the feild of special ed.
Once again Ms. Hayden has captived me. Her books touch my soul and my heart morns for what some of these children have endured. Read more
Published on 9 Aug 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars A book to read again and again!
This book was given to me by a friend in 10th grade. Today I have completed my fourth year of teaching everyone else's "Just Another Kid" This book has pushed me to be... Read more
Published on 30 May 1998

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