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“One of the most powerful, engaging, poignant, and learned books of the year.” —Grady Harp, Top 10 Amazon Reviewer

“A badly needed insight into the complexities of public education.”

—Dr. Robert Fulton, author, editor, and 28-yr veteran educator, North Carolina

“These characters come into your life and stay forever.”

—Joanne Robideau, English Dept. Head, B.C. Canada

“His vision is powerful, his examples are challenging, his plot is one you haven't read before, and you won't soon forget what he has to say.”

—Donald Mitchell, author, Top 10 Amazon Reviewer

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School is in like never before.

“Elizabeth, put that pencil down!” yells Miss Atkins. The tone of her voice adds to the commotion of the class, to the adrenaline of the situation. “Matt! Everyone! Stay away from her! Elizabeth, I said put that pencil down!”

Elizabeth wants to comply but can’t. Matthew wants to kill her. Everyone in the classroom has retreated to the walls, even before Miss Atkins’ warnings. Some have scampered to the front of the classroom, threatening to leave. But Matthew doesn’t budge from his cat-like stance. He’s prepared to lunge at Elizabeth as soon as the opportunity presents itself.

Miss Atkins doesn’t know what else to do. Of course, approaching Elizabeth is the furthest thought in her mind, but she isn’t sure if code allows her to follow her instinct—flee to safety—so she simply stands in place, watching, paralyzed by her inability to make a decision.

2008 POW! AWARD WINNER FOR EDUCATION