Beautiful child
By: Torey Hayden
Publisher: HarperElement
Published: 2008
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 448
ISBN-13: 9780007207633
Subjects: Special education; Problem children; Education; Rehabilitation; Mute persons
Description: "A stunning and poignant account of an extraordinary teacher's determination never to abandon a child in need from the internationally bestselling author of 'One Child' and No. 1 bestseller 'Ghost Girl'. Seven-year-old Venus Fox never spoke, never listened, never even acknowledged the presence of another human being in the room with her. Yet an accidental playground 'bump' would release a rage frightening to behold. The school year that followed would prove to be one of the most trying, perplexing, and ultimately rewarding of Torey's career, as she struggled to reach a silent child in obvious pain. It would be a strenuous journey beset by seemingly insurmountable obstacles and darkened by truly terrible revelations. Yet encouraged by sometimes small, sometimes dazzling breakthroughs, as a dedicated teacher, Torey remained committed to helping a 'hopeless' girl, and patiently and lovingly leading her toward the light of a new day."--
Notes: Originally published: New York: William Morrow, 2002; London: HarperElement, 2006.