Up the Down Staircase
by Bel Kaufman
Taste attributes: comedydramalightrealisticglossyenclosedsocial commentaryhuman spirit/resilience/survivalempowerment/personal growth
Boxlist takeA small-scale comic novel, light rather than heavy. Best if you like escapism over depth.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: light · Realism: balanced · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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4.5 / 5
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About This Book
Chronicles the goings-on in a large metropolitan high school, detailing the experiences of an idealistic first-year teacher who is plagued by difficulties arising from an overwhelming bureauracy, inadequate facilities, and some unforgettable students.
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- Author
- Bel Kaufman
- Published
- 1964
- Pages
- 340
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- Open Library
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