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Mr. Lincoln's Way
Contributor(s): Polacco, Patricia (Author), Polacco, Patricia (Illustrator)

ISBN: 0399237542 ISBN-13: 9780399237546
Publisher: Philomel Books

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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: August 2001
Annotation: Mr. Lincoln, the principal, knows that "Mean Gene" isn't really bad--he's just repeating things he's heard at home. Can he find a way to get through to Eugene and show him that the differences between people are what make them special? Illustrations.

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Bullying
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Prejudice & Racism
- Juvenile Fiction | School & Education

Dewey: FIC

LCCN: 00066939

Age Level: 6-9

Grade Level: 1-4

Lexile Measure: 620(Not Available)

Physical Information: 0.47" H x 8.82" W x 11.4" L (1.01 lbs) 48 pages

Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - African American
- Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural

Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product

Awards: North Carolina Children's Book Award, Nominee, Junior Book, 2003
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award, Nominee, Grades 3-6, 2004
South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award, Winner, Children's, 2004
Charlotte Award, Nominee, Intermediate, 2004
California Young Reader Medal, Winner, Picture Bk/Older Reader, 2005

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 07/09/2001 pg. 67
Kirkus Review - Children 07/15/2001 pg. 1033
School Library Journal 08/01/2001 pg. 158
Booklist 09/01/2001 pg. 117
Multicultural Review 03/01/2002 pg. 102
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2001 pg. 55 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2002 pg. 55 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 53459
Reading Level: 3.7 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:
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?

With Patricia Polacco's trademark illustrations and gentle text, Mr. Lincoln's Way celebrates the unforgettable school principal who touches the lives of his students and truly empowers them.

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