Name: The Great Expectations School: A Rookie Year in the New Blackboard Jungle
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Author: Brown, Dan ; Weingarten, Randi
ISBN: 9781611450330

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The Great Expectations School: A Rookie Year in the New Blackboard Jungle

Type

Physical Book

Author

Dan Brown

Preface by

Randi Weingarten

Publisher

Arcade Publishing

Year

2011

Language

English

Pages

288

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9 x 15.4 x 2.3 cm

Weight

0.39 kg.

ISBN13

9781611450330

Synopsis "The Great Expectations School: A Rookie Year in the New Blackboard Jungle"

At the age of twenty-two, Dan Brown came to P.S. 85 as an eager, fresh-faced teacher. He was even as-signed his own class: 4-217. Unbeknownst to him, 4-217 was the designated "dumping ground" for all fourth-grade problem cases, and his students would prove to be more challenging than he could have ever anticipated. Intent on being a caring, dedicated teacher but confronted with unruly children, absent parents, and a failing administration, Dan was pushed to the limit time and again: he found himself screaming with rage, punching his fist through a blackboard out of sheer frustration, often just wanting to give up and walk away. Yet, in this seeming chaos, he slowly learned--from the more seasoned teachers at the school and from his own mistakes--how to discipline, teach, and make a difference. The Great Expectations School is the touching story of Class 4-217 and their teacher, Mr. Brown. But more than that, it is the revealing story of a broken educational system and all those struggling within and fighting against it.

Dan Brown

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Dan Brown is a renowned American writer, known worldwide for his intrigue thrillers that combine historical enigmas, conspiracy theories, and a captivating narrative pace. Born on June 22, 1964, in Exeter, New Hampshire, Brown grew up in an environment deeply influenced by music, mathematics, and religion, themes that would later be reflected in his works.

Before dedicating himself fully to writing, Brown ventured into music as a composer and singer. He released some albums in the 90s, but his true passion eventually led him to literature. In 1996, he published his first novel, Digital Fortress, a technological thriller that attracted some attention, although it was with The Da Vinci Code (2003) that he achieved global stardom.

The success of The Da Vinci Code established Brown as one of the most read authors in the world. This work, which combines elements of art, religion, and history, has been translated into more than 50 languages and has sold millions of copies. Since then, Dan Brown's books have continued the trail of intrigue, such as Angels and Demons (2000), The Lost Symbol (2009), Inferno (2013), and Origin (2017), all starring the famous symbology professor Robert Langdon.

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