Many thanks to NetGalley, Penguin Group Dutton for gifting me a digital ARC of the adult debut by Jennifer Mathieu. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 5 stars!
An elderly substitute teacher at Baldwin High School is found dead in the faculty lounge. That sets off a series of events that cause ripples through the staff at the school.
I loved this book so much! I worked as a public school secretary for many years, and so much of this book rang absolutely true. And it is true because the author is a public school teacher! It covers everything from the teachers to the custodians, school nurses to counselors, to central office, to standardized tests, to parents. I could go on and on, but the best part is getting to meet different staff members and learn the back stories that influence their behavior. This is a must read for anyone involved in education, but also for parents. It's laugh-out-loud funny, poignant, full of heart and hope for our educational system. Highly recommended!
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