| Author/Contributor(s): | Polacco, Patricia; Polacco, Patricia |
| Publisher: | Philomel Books |
| Date: | 8/27/2001 |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Condition: | NEW |
Mr. Lincoln is the coolest principal ever! He knows how to do everything, from jumping rope to leading nature walks. Everyone loves him . . . except for Eugene Esterhause. "Mean Gene" hates everyone who's different. He's a bully, a bad student, and he calls people awful, racist names. But Mr. Lincoln knows that Eugene isn't really bad--he's just repeating things he's heard at home. Can the principal find a way to get through to "Mean Gene" and show him that the differences between people are what make them special?
Praise for Mr. Lincoln's Way:
"A touching and complex story that sends a positive message to kids and creates hope for those working with kids who seem to be lost and categorized as bullies." --Children's Literature
"Visually appealing, with colorful, expressive illustrations that beautifully enhance the text . . . a sweet story about learning to respect oneself and others, and is well worth the reader's attention." --Kirkus Reviews
"This story is vintage Polacco--a multicultural neighborhood setting, a cast of believable characters (some larger than life), and a satisfying ending guaranteed to bring tears to even hard-boiled cynics . . . An excellent choice for storyhours, this should prompt some interesting discussions about bullies and their motivations." --Booklist