Elaine's Circle

Bob Katz

Elaine Moore a veteran teacher in Eagle River Alaska is a firm believer that the classroom is first and foremost a communityand 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.>