Elaine Moore, a veteran teacher in Eagle River, Alaska, is a firm believer that the classroom is, first and foremost, a community—and that learning is best when shared in a circle of peers. When one of her students, ten-year-old Seamus Farrell, is diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, Elaine, her students, and her innovative methods of teaching are put to their most severe test. Elaine's Circle is the true account of this small-town teacher who led her fourth-grade students through the biggest challenge of their young lives. This book provides a heart-wrenching, intimate look at the utterly remarkable achievements of this dedicated teacher, a supportive community, and a group of children who rallied to make Seamus Farrell's impending death an unforgettable lesson about life.
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While working on a "book of uplifting (and true) stories about teachers," Katz (The New Public School Parent) found Elaine Moore, the fourth-grade teacher of Seamus Farrell, a student who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in December [1992]. Based on interviews with Seamus's now college-age classmates, his family and neighbors, and Moore's co-workers in Eagle River, Alaska (just outside of Anchorage), Katz recreates the [1992–1993] school year in this account of an innovative and compassionate teacher's answer to the question "if Seamus was no longer strong enough to come to Ravenwood [School], why not have the class come to him?" In keeping with her belief that "children can handle the truth, even hard truths; what they can't handle is not knowing," Moore informs and guides her students as they find a way to keep Seamus a member of their class. In small groups, they form mutually beneficial peer tutor meetings at Seamus's home during lunch hour. Sadly, Seamus died the following September—although he outlived the six-week prognosis by almost a year. Katz's book is about handling illness and death, and about teaching; Seamus's spunk, his teacher's perseverance and his parents' dedication are quite moving.
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"A book that gets to the heart and soul of teaching, of learning, by telling an unforgettable story ." -- Howard Zinn, author of A People's History of the United States
"A lesson about what children are capable of understanding when treated with honesty and respect." -- Marc Brown, author and executive producer of Arthur, the best-selling children's book and television series
"Whenever a book leads me to laughter and tears . . . it speaks the truth about life and has touched my heart." -- Dr. Bernie Siegel, author of Love, Medicine and Miracles
"A lesson about what children are capable of understanding when treated with honesty and respect." -- Marc Brown, author and executive producer of Arthur, the best-selling children's book and television series
"Whenever a book leads me to laughter and tears . . . it speaks the truth about life and has touched my heart." -- Dr. Bernie Siegel, author of Love, Medicine and Miracles
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The story is so well writen, before you know it the book is done and your life is changed forever. Elaine's Circle tells the story of a phenomenal teacher who handled the terminal illness of a student with grace, honesty and true insight into how a childs mind works. Kudo's to all involved!
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one of the most endearing stories ever. A MUST on the reading list of compassionate people.
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I really loved this book. Yes, it was sad, but it was so well-written and compassionate that the underlying story was not about death, but life, and how his illness affected a community, and how one person can become an everyday hero and role model. As one reviewer said: "The story is so well written, before you know it the book is done and your life is changed forever." I totally agree.
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When she first trained to become a schoolteacher, Elaine Moore was warned that her voice would be her one big liability. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Eagle River, Circle Time, Elaine Moore, Susan Farrell, Fort Churchill, Disney World, Joan Johnson, Seamus Farrell, New York, Native American, Providence Medical Center, Alex Vanderhoff, Hans Bernard, Jim Farrell, Laura Peters, Terry Simpson, New Jersey, Rachel Harrison, Ravenwood School, Barbara Bernard, Erik Johnson, Main Street, Old Glenn Highway, Paul Hackenmueller, Taco Bell New!
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When she first trained to become a schoolteacher, Elaine Moore was warned that her voice would be her one big liability. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Eagle River, Circle Time, Elaine Moore, Susan Farrell, Fort Churchill, Disney World, Joan Johnson, Seamus Farrell, New York, Native American, Providence Medical Center, Alex Vanderhoff, Hans Bernard, Jim Farrell, Laura Peters, Terry Simpson, New Jersey, Rachel Harrison, Ravenwood School, Barbara Bernard, Erik Johnson, Main Street, Old Glenn Highway, Paul Hackenmueller, Taco Bell New!
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- Love, Medicine and Miracles: Lessons Learned about Self-Healing from a Surgeon's Experience with Exceptional Patients by Bernie S. Siegel in Front Matter
- Good Morning (Jump at the Sun Board Book) by Dessie Moore in Front Matter
- Little Red Riding Hood (Leapfrog) by Maggie Moore on page 51
- What If? by Asma Pumpi Moore on page 119
- Quilts: A Living Tradition by Robert Shaw on page 157
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