Project June Bug - Softcover

Minniti, Jackie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 059545528X ISBN 13: 9780595455287

Publisher: iUniverse, 2008

Synopsis

"Smart, funny, poignant and relevant, it captures the best and worst of a system where no child should be left behind." George Anastasia, columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer
Life is good for Jenna Bianchi. She’s just started her second year of teaching English at Morrison High School, a job she loves. She has a pet parrot with attitude. And there’s a handsome math teacher who wants to be more than just friends. But everything changes when a defiant, disruptive tenth grader walks into her classroom.
With a smart mouth and a swagger to match, Michael Tayler is a problem for Jenna from the very first day. His school record screams troublemaker, and Jenna wonders if the new year is already doomed. But when she reads Michael’s first poetry assignment, she recognizes it for what it truly is: a cry for help.
Michael’s presence sets into motion a chain of events that turns Jenna’s perfect life upside-down and threatens to destroy her career. Faced with a challenge unlike anything she’s ever known, Jenna commits to doing what no one has done for Michael Tayler before.

About this title

About the Author

Jackie Minniti is a former reading teacher and education writer for the Courier Post. She is currently a columnist for The Island Reporter, a publication serving the south Gulf Beaches in St. Petersburg, Florida. Minniti lives on nearby Treasure Island with her husband. Visit her website at www.jackieminniti.com.

Review

"With focus and characters as mainstream as Main Street, this fine novel is far more a great read than message tale." --Tom Corcoran, author of the Alex Rutledge mysteries

"Competently written and clearly based on Minniti's experience and passion for teaching..." --US Review of Books

"Through the stellar talent and vision of the author, readers become inspired...to take a step back and re-evaluate themselves. A must have." --Jodie Lynn, award-winning syndicated family/health columnist

"If you want a quick-to-read book to put in your suitcase this vacation, grab Project June Bug. This is a book to squawk over." --Tampa Bay Woman magazine

"You will laugh, cry, and cheer as you read about a system that is meant to help children but all too often falters. You will grow to love both teacher and student." --ADHD & LD Resource Blog

About this edition

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 059545528X
• ISBN 13: 9780595455287
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 182