Somebody Else's Kids

Torey Hayden has such a writing style that you feel you are with her in all her books! Somebody Else's Kids is no different. Hayden lures you into her schoolroom of working with four students that everyone else has given up on. You see experience her techniques of success and frustration with the ultimate goal of slight improvement. The students include a 7 year old who has limited speech; a 7 year old with learning struggles from brain damage she experienced from an abusive home life; a 10 year old boy who has witnessed a murder and been bounced around foster homes; and a 12 year old girl who is pregnant. Hayden never gives up and provides hope and encouragement for those who work with those no one else wants to help. This book is captivating and highly recommended for those in the field and those with a passion for children.