Big Books

I love basball. I purchased this as an easy read, something to do on a rainy day. After a few pages, I read a few more, and then a few more. I finished on a sunny afternoon. All in all, much better than I expected, and hope to read more from the author.

Not only is the State of Georgia's connection to formation of baseball told, but, how baseball formed us as Americans. Moreover, this book pinpoints how baseball exemplifies and validates our core beliefs as Americans, much more so than football; soccer being so distant from these beliefs centered on individual effort and achievement. It's recollections of a proud father and his son, a focused pitcher. It's a fun trip through the history of the game, its ebbs and flows. For Georgians, it is the story of the city of Norcross and its baseball renaissance. This book is a refreshing critique on the silly PC morays that have taken over our society and how baseball serves as check against these encroachments. Having played 7 years of baseball myself, divided equally between catcher, and third base; I identify and love the book. The author's history channel documentary-like approach to telling baseball's story, and significance, will capture readers who's fingers have not laid across the seems of a Rawlings baseball. I am a life long New York Yankees fan. One word of caution (meant in gest), this author hates the Yankees! The author's favorite team is the Washington Senators. The who? The Twins? Overall, this book is an excellent snap shot of baseball, from our prospective.....Americans.

Many happy memories were evoked by this book for me. Everybody growing up in the 50's and 60's enjoyed baseball and you feel like you are right back there while you read some of the beginning chapters of this story. There are so many layers to this book that you can read it again and again, finding new things to consider each time. Father-son relationships, family values,life in Northern Virginia, the origins of the game...and lots more, all centered around America's original past time.
The only drawback for me was the copious baseball stats peppered throughout the book. I suppose if you are a numbers person though it adds much to the story. Either way this book will get you thinking. Its unexpected ending will leave you smiling too.

This odyssey is as if Mark Twain, Pat Conroy, Thomas Paine, George Will, Helen Hooven Santmyer, PJ O'Rourke and Mike Royko combined forces to write the ultimate history, geography, baseball, child care, coming of age, political and philisophical commentary.It is beautifully descriptive and the conservative and commonsensical punditry dispersed throughout is humorous and thought provoking. The occasional anti-PC rants are not for the feint-hearted, but rather for those whose approach to life is based on love of God, country, family and baseball--but not necessarily in that order.

I thought The Road to the Big's would be an instruction book on how an individual can become part of the baseball life, but it's more of a book about how baseball is a part of everyone's life. Whether we like baseball or not, it's a game we all grew up with and one that is a part of everyone's history. On one level, the author makes hard hitting connections between the popularity of baseball and the philosophical, spiritiual and sociological roots of our country, while on another level soft pitches a delightful story of his own experiences with the game. There's some thing there to hit home with any reader.

With any journey or task in life, a guide is beneficial in making the experience more enjoyable. Dr. Metzger's book is an excellent guide to raising children/teens in the new millennium. The book is extremely easy to read, arranged according to the most common behavioral problems children experience while growing up. The book suggests actions a concerned parent should take with their child, and also cautions which actions to avoid as well. Dr. Metzger's advice is simple, straightforward and easy for anyone to follow.

I feel "The Secret to Happy Children & Grandchildren" is an indispensable guide for any concerned parent or guardian. If you've ever wondered how to help your child through a difficult time, this is the book for you!

At age 57, I became a parent again to my two young grandchildren. I decided that I better do some reading to brush up on my parenting skills that I haven't had to use for a while. I honestly was relieved to find Dr. Metzger's book. His writing style was so easy to read. I found his "What to Do" and "What Not to Do" sections on each topic interesting and informative. But it's the Discussion section that I really like. To me understandng a problem or situation is really the key to being a good parent. By the end of the day with my grandkids I really don't have a lot of spare time to read. That's why I like this particular book. Whether I'm reading about anger or stealing or eating problems, Dr. Metzger gets right to the point.

I highly recommend this book to all parents and grandparents or anyone who comes in contact with children or adolescents.

Finally...a guide on parenting that makes sense! As a teacher working with troubled youngsters and as a woman looking forward to one day raising my own children, I have found this guide to be indispensable. Dr. Metzger's wisdom shines through in this easy-to-read guide, which I find myself referring to on a daily basis. Although many of the subtopics are aimed at working with younger children, Dr. Metzger provides assistance and inspiration for children of all ages. Thank you for making such an amazing guide available to teachers and parents! -Lesley Shinay (middle school teacher)

As a teacher of young children and a soon-to-be parent, myself, I was very excited about finding this book. It has been invaluable in the classroom helping me effectively teach and care for my students. I find myself opening up Dr. Metzger's book frequently, whether it be about addressing behavior problems, social anxiety, or academic issues. When the parents of the children in my class come to me for parenting advice, as they often do, I recommend this book as a valuable tool. It is very readable and organized in such a way that it is easy to use. I know that I will continue to make good use of this book when my own child is born.

Finally, there is an easy-to-read, practical guide to parenting. The Secret to Happy Children & Grandchildren is a must-read for parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, pediatricians, and everyone who influences the lives of children. I turn to this book for guidance frequently and find it reassuringly comprehensive. The Secret to Happy Children and Grandchildren is loaded with great insights into effective childcare. It provides me with specific tools and direction "What to Do" and "What Not to Do" in order to give the care necessary to raise a happy child. Dr. Metzger really undertands child behavior and his book has empowered me by sharing this wisdom.

I strongly recommend this book and have found it extremely helpful in showing me the way to better parent my children.

I enjoy watching Donna and Shannon on their program, Secrets That Sell. Their common-sense approach takes the mystery out of marketing a home, and their solid real estate knowledge is laced with just the right amount of humor and encouragement. If you can't have them come and walk through your home, this book is the next best thing. It's packed with helpful information and tips presented in a highly readable format. It's a great addition to a homeowner's reference library.

The Shannons take us breezily through the process of staging homes for sale. Their ironic and witty tone take the dreariness out of the projects. Mainly, they make a a lot of good sense. As a former Realtor, I was shocked to find the sleazy condition in which sellers allow their homes to be shown for sale. I will try the more subtle tips they present when I put my own home up for sale. The only thing I won't do is apply Bar Keeper's Friend to my stainless steel fridge, as it didn't really do the job of giving it a print-free shine. I'll let them know if my house sells, though. If these techniques worked in a hot market, we need it even more now that the market is so slow.

I watch your show as often as I can when I am not gardening. I think your show is great! You even saved my uncle $30.000. He was going to put a new roof on his house before putting it up for sale. I told him that you The Real Estate Expert on TV said not to do it. And he didnt and he is very happy now. Keep up the good work!

Chris

P.S. I Love your book.

With trademark wit, Donna and Shannon Freeman nail all of the increasingly important steps to staging and selling a home. While the book is easy to read, it's definitely not fluff. The Freemans apply many traditional marketing concepts like segmentation, cost-benefit analysis, and tradeoff exercises (without explicitly presenting them as such) in easy-to-understand, consumer-friendly language.

Although the Freemans strongly advocate using agents, their candor about the pitfalls of bad agents and the changes coming to the real estate industry are refreshing. The book is also thankfully free from the pseudo-fiduciary advice that many real estate agents are all too happy to offer. The Freemans do, however, offer plenty of good tips in the form of interviews with their lawyer, accountant, inspector, and even feng shui expert.

The record number of recent first-time buyers will soon become first-time sellers -- likely in a difficult market. This book is a must-have for first-time sellers, a great refresher course for experienced sellers, and a good read for buyers looking to capitalize on the mistakes of those who haven't read this book.

I have really enjoyed the many helpful tips in this book. So many will help a person that is wanting to put their house on the market but also just ideas for updating my house that I plan to stay in at the time. The most enjoyable things about this book are the humor that is woven into each section. I also think the advise to not try to sell on your own with out an experienced agent explained very well. Bonnie

As a former Ambassador College, Pasadena student (1974 - 76) and ex-WCG member, Showdown at Big Sandy opened my eyes to many of the events that occurred during my tenure. I was privileged to meet the author and have many informal chats with him in the Pasadena Student Center.

I was delighted to be reacquainted with him more than 30 years later through the WCG Journal website. We had a lot in common having attended Ambassador College at the same time, and upon reading his book, I was re-introduced to many of the mutual friends we had and each individual's subsequent struggle with the dogma and rules that were enforced upon us as members.

I was especially impressed with Mr. Doudna's Biblical investigation into many of the doctrines that were blindly followed by most of the cult members, including myself. This was an intoxicating belief-system run by charismatic leaders and I was seduced by their dogmatic answers to all of society' ills, as well as the future of our world as explained by the Armstrongs and their church elders who combined prophecies from Daniel and Revelation to literally scare us into joining the cult.

Mr. Doudna and his small group of friends challenged many of these beliefs and there is a step-by-step account of this in his book which I find fascinating as well as instructional.

I recommend this book to anyone who is familiar with the Armstrong Empire, and especially to people who are interested in the inner workings of a cult and the hold it places over its unsuspecting membership.

Gillian Lynn Katz
Author, Scarsdale, New York.

This is the most thoroughly researched work of apologetics and the history of one of the worst cults to form in America. Greg has done a marvelous job of comparing the way doctrinal concepts were formed and how the followers of Armstrongism were so easily brainwashed into accepting them.
It behooves all who are exiters of the Worldwide Church of God(past and present)to read this excellent history of that church.
Myra McQueen

"Big Sandy" in the title of this book got my attention and gave me a strong desire to read it. Big Sandy was a big part of my life as I spent two years there working in the press, met my future wife there and got married to her there. We stay in touch with friends who live there now. Recently Big Sandy was even in the sports news at the time of the Super Bowl. The coach of the Chicago Bears, Lovie Smith was from Big Sandy, TX. During the NFC championship game between the Bears and the Saints I saw someone holding a sign that said "Big Sandy, TX loves Lovie Smith". One of my Big Sandy friends wrote me to tell me the sign holder was one of his neighbors. So Big Sandy has a special place in my heart and a book about Big Sandy sounded interesting.

The title of the book is rather long but it's probably the clearest statement of the author's reason for writing the book that you'll find. The book is more than anything a record of Doudna's efforts to confront the leadership with his constant barrage of written new found truths from his young and inquisitive mind. An effort shown to have been largely wasted.

The book is written in three segments: (1) Innocent in Paradise, (2) Creativity, and (3) Denouement.

In the first part of the book the author tells us how he came to be in Big Sandy at this strange college and then he gives a quick glimpse into the history of the church and the leader behind the college. That gives us a look at Herbert Armstrong and the Worldwide Church of God. Although he paints a fairly accurate picture of some of the teachings and beliefs of the Worldwide Church of God he focuses on those few teachings which he immediately challenged with his youthful exuberance and creativity. That paints a rather narrow picture of the church. It seems that he can't really spend much time on his innocence or on his paradise as he jumps right into several of his creatively new articles in this first segment of the book rather than putting them all into the second segment.

The author is quick to point out that his youthfully creative articles were not really all he thought them to be at the time as he now relegates most of his articles and newly discovered truths to the trash pile of history and hallucination. He does convey quite strongly that he was full of enthusiasm to learn and to promote his own discoveries. After reading through several of his newfound truths it was hard not to take his advice which he gave several times that the reader could skip over his next thesis without missing any of the story of the book. But there is the problem the author faced in telling his story. The story of the book is Doudna's various articles. On the one hand he tries to tell how he struggled to get the leadership to read and evaluate his articles and on the other hand he gives us these articles in their complete and lengthy original form. Reading completely through them got a bit tedious.

As I read further in the book I kept wondering why such a one dimensional character was being presented. Doudna's writing gives the impression that his life consisted of very little more than writing one thesis after another. A life of one challenge to church doctrine after another. He does mention a job he held on campus and a few classes but only in the context of how they related to his articles and challenges. Having experienced life at Ambassador College myself and having experienced it much differently than the intellectual wonder child that Doudna seems to be I had to wonder if there were any student activities in his college life. Were there any dates with the co-eds? Was there no time for romance in this paradise of his? What about sports or other interests? Was his only interest proving and promoting new truth?

The book made interesting mention of various students and faculty I knew personally in Big Sandy. I did not know Doudna as he came after my time at AC. So overall I enjoyed reading the book and found much that stirred old memories in my mind. It did leave me wishing that Doudna had spent more time writing about his more normal college relationships but maybe he didn't have those. I also longed for more about his reasons for going back to his Quaker roots. But then to put all that into this book he would have had to eliminate some of his many articles and that would have defeated what seems to have been the point of this book, namely to impress the reader with his youthful intellectual brilliance.

The book is definitely interesting to read if you have any interest in the history of the church or college.

This fascinating book is a Forrest Gumpian romp through the Worldwide Church of God and Ambassador College in the mid-Seventies. But instead of naive Forrest we have intelligent and clear-minded Craig Doudna to recount and analyze events. Like Forrest, destiny brought Douda into contact with many of the most influential people and events in the Worldwide Church of God at that time. But this is not a just a light cultural tour. Doudna's penchant for writing revisionist and cogent doctrinal papers led him to the ideological heartland of Armstrongism, a heartland populated with colorful characters with interesting behaviors. Since his doctrinal papers challenged tradition, Doudna engaged these institutions and ideologues in an evocative way that exposes for the reader the essential core of Armstrongism. But this was all done with sincerity on Doudna's part. As a student at Ambassador College, he was not a firebrand radical but a serious student who sought to add to the integrity of the Armstrongite ideology. Likewise, the theme that runs through this book is not one of unremitting polemics but rather the development and awakening of a young person in the crucible of fundamentalism. This reviewer was present at Ambassador College when Doudna was there and can vouch for the fact that Doudna has effectively captured the spirit of that time. For those people who are familiar with the Worldwide Church of God and its history, this will be a "page turner". For those interested in an academic analysis of fundamentalist sects, this will be an excellent case study. Both entertaining and thought provoking, this account should be required reading for young people who are drawn to Armstrongism but do not have a broad and balanced view of its history.

Greg Doudna was a student at Ambassador College, Big Sandy during the turbulent Seventies, and this is his story. Showdown at Big Sandy seems to be mercifully free of the hobbyhorse apologetics that spoil many books of this sort. This is, in addition, more than just an AC alumnus on a nostalgia trip. The author, who later returned to his Quaker roots, is in fact something of an authority on the subject of the Dead Sea Scrolls, with articles in The Journal of Hebrew Scriptures and The Bible and Interpretation, and an 800 page text published by Sheffield Academic Press entitled "4Q Pesher Nahum: A Critical Edition." Be assured, however, that Showdown seems anything but a dense academic dissertation, and will be compulsory (and perhaps compulsive) reading both for those who attended Ambassador College in its heyday, and those of us who are simply fascinated by the history and evolution of Armstrongism.

Showdown at Big Sandy was first published in 1989, but has been out of print for some time. Greg has now updated and reissued the book. I'm very glad he has.

The teenager I bought this book for was very happy when it came to her. Thank you so much.

Moberg's novel, although geared towards the "tween" set, is inspiring for readers of all ages. It reminded me a bit of the "American Girls" series (which I love) because of the historical setting, but this book is much more richly developed. The characters are also all well developed -- I was pleased to discover that Cornelia, who at first appears to be cast as simply "the rich snob," has in fact a much more complex background. All of the characters are engaging, and this book is definitely a wonderful way to learn about a little-known aspect of American history while enjoying a memorable story. Highly recommended.

Julia Moberg's debut novel completely transported me to another world where I got an emotional story and a better understanding of WWII. Eighteen-year-old Byrd Thompson is a great character--a real girl with fears and boy interests, as well as a heroine her country barely recognizes. I love her nemesis, the prissy, Cornelia, another pilot in the program. The secondary characters are unusually well-developed and the action is dead-on. The climaxes are awesome and the ending is extremely satisfying as well as unpredictable. This is a must for any young reader.

This book, about a little known event in the history of women pilots is a must read for kids and families interested in both history and pioneering women aviators. Beautifully written it held my attention on each page, and I read it from start to finish in record time. This is a "do not miss" read for young women whose aspirations may be somewhat out of the ordinary. The experience (based on true events) of these women aviators is truely inspirational, and Moberg's accessible style and elegant prose makes this a title that will be read and reread for many years to come!

Byrd's father loved flying and spreading the joy of flying. When he died in a flying accident, Byrd's mother refused to talk about airplanes or even let her daughter near one. Byrd disobeyed, and found herself when she flew. Soon she obtained a pilot's license and gave lessons.

During WWII, she heard about a special school for women pilots to aid the war effort. She immediately took the entrance exam, never dreaming that she'd be accepted.

Byrd leaves small town life and travels across the country by train to attend WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) training school. Here, the girls sleep on cots, share a bathroom with twelve other women, perform calisthenics, and enjoy excellent food during a time where rationing food swept the nation.

Then the real day begins when they attend flying lessons with men who want them to fail.

Bi-weekly tests secure a girl's place at the school, and if performances are not acceptable, girls wash out and go home. Byrd and her friends are determined not to let that happen to their squad. For these girls, flying is in their blood, and they feel at home in the air.

Julia Moberg writes about a little known fact in American history when the women ruled the skies, testing airplanes for the Air Force, ferrying planes for male pilots, and doing their part for the war effort.

Reviewed by: Jennifer Rummel

Jason Love's humor is always a breath of fresh air ... with a heavy dose of laughing gas:) I've been a fan for years and I bet you will become one too after you check out "Snapshots"!

Jason has a unique way of looking at the world and making us laugh. If you liked Gary Larson's "The Far Side," you'll love this book. Snapshots: The Big Picture is a collection of 200 of Jason's best cartoons. Jason takes everyday situations we all experience (and some we don't!) and makes them funny. The introduction of the book explains how the cartoons are actually created and drawn. This is both interesting and amusing, and it's a nice addition to the book.

SNAPSHOTS is the place where witty meets its match. If you're the type of person who's view is askew, then SNAPSHOTS will keep it there ! This is the funniest slugfest of comics in a long, long time.

This book is funny, witty, and entertaining. However, after going through so many cartoons, I was left with the need for more. BEWARE once you get started, you won't be able to put it down!

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We bought this for our 3yo on a whim. I think we read it 2 times a day for the months of December and January. It is now April and we still read it at least once a week. We bought several more copies to pass out as gifts.

LOVE IT!!! I actually had tears in my eyes while reading this! I can't wait until next year when I can start reading it on Christmas Eve to my little Army Brat! Great story, great pictures, very very nice.

AWESOME book. My husband is currently serving in Iraq and it was a very difficult Christmas for all of us. I bought multiple copies of the book. I kept one for myself, each of my children have one and I sent 2 copies to Iraq for my husband to share with his fellow soldiers. We all loved the book. I read it to my 12 and 13 year old children on Cristmas Eve before they went to bed and it helped bring us together. My husband was a little like SGT McClaus for his section. thank you for once again putting out another wonderful book.

One Christmas eve in the desert a group of homesick soldiers are visited by the Santa of Soldiers, and in a fine realistic rhyme inspired by the classic 'Night Before Christmas' comes a soldier's observation of this wonder, which will intrigue and comfort military families separated by war. There's a decidedly different holiday atmosphere here: "When what to my thrill and relief should appear, but one of our Blackhawks to give the all clear: more rattles and rumbles! I heard a deep while, then up drove eight Humvees, a jeep close behind...each vehicle painted a bright Christmas green with more lights and gold tinsel than I'd ever seen."

I was given this book as a gift for my daughter and we just LOVE it!! She calls it her "Papi" book. My husband is currently deployed for the second time to Iraq, and this time our 3 year old realizes he is gone, so with this book it gives her a different insite about what Christmas is for him and that Santa wont forget him while he is there!! I have reccomended this to all of my friends that are in the military with kids and I even have it up on our Family Readiness Group website so everyone can find out about it!!!

For those who want to know what the book is about (rather than what it evokes in a reader): Song is a little girl whose best friend is Juniper, a "Liger" (combination of lion and tiger) - and his favorite food is salmon. The book is a spare history (about a line of text per page) of what they do in one day: explore, bathe in a swimming hole, play, take a nap, etc. August Hall's illustrations are beautiful and sometimes dreamlike. Excellent for very young children (18 months and up), but older children will be fascinated by the pictures and probably want to examine them closely.

There was a time when the alarm clock didn't buzz in my ear. The daily grind of commuting, working and paying bills was the furthest thing from my mind. An entire day could be filled with my imagination alone. I spent many long summer days doing just that. Legendary battles, heroic adventures and quests around the world we're supplied with nothing but a few army men, a stuffed animal or two and an active imagination.

Song and Juniper brings me back to the simplest and happiest times of my life. Reading it to my son at bedtime has opened the door for me to share my own stories with him. He has begun to create his own little adventures and on more than one occasion I have caught him playing in the woods with Song and Juniper! Thank you SO MUCH for helping open up Danny's imagination.

P.S. - Are we ever going to see any plush toys?

As a writer myself, The illustrations are what hooked me first, but i found myself thinking of the book as i talked to kids later in the day. good sign. adorable girl, very relatable, and original images. will keep a child happy over and over.

This book reminds me of my youth...when the simple turn of a page would invoke the most vivid and lucid day dreams. A smile crept over my face as I turned page after page of the most beautiful illustrations I'd ever scene in a children's book and felt my inner-child's imagination spark back to life. Song and Juniper's rolling hills, lush jungles, and curtained waterfalls are the very places I visited while playing in my backyard as a child. I felt a tug on my heartstrings with the thought of someday reading it to my children because this miraculously delightful book takes me back to the nights my mom read "Where the Wildthings Are" before tucking me in at night. I have no doubts in my mind that the pages of Song and Juniper will be withered and worn by the time my unborn children outgrow the books of day dreams and fascination, and start reading for themselves Hardy Boys books and Stephen King novels.

Rarely is there a piece of art that touches on the human spirit quite like Song and Juniper. This book reminds us of what it is to have the heart of a child. There is a carefree, buoyant lyricism to the simple text that is perfectly accentuated by the absolutely gorgeous illustrations.

I'll admit to not being a huge sports fan. But the broadcasting side can be fascinating. Len Berman's not exactly a household name in my area. I can see why some might mistake him for Marv Albert. Still, this book might lead to some checking out his work. Who knows, maybe one day I'll join that group. There are quite a lot of big names mentioned. Others may not be familar to most people. But Mr. Berman shares the human side of sports. Players, managers, and journalists get praised and criticized. There are many photos. Scattered through these pages are various not-so great moments. Many were featured on his Spanning The World segment. His day as commish of sports would involve a lot of changes.At times he gets serious. How do you talk about sports scores after a President resigns? What about games cancelled after 9/11? Don't forget the issue of race. I wanted to give this book 4 1/2 stars. There are some occasional bad words. I caught one definite goof. Mr. Berman got criticized when he suggested having America The Beautiful at sporting events. The flak occured due to the author, Irving Berlin. Both are Jewish. However, Mr. Berlin wrote God Bless America! Who got what wrong here? Still, I highly recommend this book. Have fun.

Len Berman has been the epitome of a professional sports broadcaster in Boston and New York for many years. This is exactly the kind of book you would expect from him. Great stories about many of the personalities that he has encountered over the years including Dwight Gooden, Pete Rose, Wilt Chamberlain, Joe Torre, Don Imus and many others. Berman also writes about sports role in society and its relation to the more important and sometimes tragic events of our time like 9-11. Book ends with a bang as Berman tells us what he would do if he was commissioner of sports for the day. A great read.

I grew up watching Len Berman in the Boston area. He is my favorite sportscaster. His book will make you laugh and is suited for any sports fan. Enjoy!

Len Berman has been the epitome of a professional sports broadcaster in Boston and New York for many years. This is exactly the kind of book you would expect from him. Great stories about many of the personalities that he has encountered over the years including Dwight Gooden, Pete Rose, Wilt Chamberlain, Joe Torre, Don Imus and many others. Berman also writes about sports role in society and its relation to the more important and sometimes tragic events of our time like 9-11. Book ends with a bang as Berman tells us what he would do if he was commissioner of sports for the day. A great read.

This is the first sports book that I have read that really held my interest. I found the insight into Len Berman's life as a sportscaster fascinating and the sports stories very interesting. I passed the book on to my 86 year old mother and she loved it as well. A great book for all age groups.

Stacey has a crush on his math teacher. she tries to work harder and she is the teaher's pet. When there is a dance, she turned down Sam's offer with them.

Stacey's student math teacher is a hunk and Stacey is in luv. To impress him, she worked twice as hard in math(her favourite subject) and got perfect grades and his approval, she would help him after class with organizing the classroom and at one point he dropped her off to a BSC meeting cause she was running late and she took those as signs that he was interested in her. She was so hopeful that she had written a beautiful poem for him and gave it to him but after that he started distancing himself from her and when she confronted him saying that she liked him, she burst into tears. She even turned down Kristy's brother Sam when he asked her to the Spring Dance because she was so sure she would go with her teacher, she went with her friends and had a couple fast dances with her teacher but then when she tried asking him to have a slow dance, he told her that she's a great girl but she's a student and he's way too old for her, and that he sees her nothing more than a brilliant student and great person, but in a nice way and stacey felt heartbroken. I can completely relate to her feelings of thinking she had a chance with him although it was very unlikely to happen. The way the book was written descriptively makes you feel like you are there with Stacey and could relate to her.

this book was extremely well written! Ann M Martin really went into detail and description about the setting and about stacey's feelings of love towards her student math teacher Wes. If you're in middle school and are crushing on someone, you can truly relate to stacey.

A really good book! Keep up the good work, Ms. Martin!

The season is spring, and wedding bells ring! At least, that's the thing that's on Stacey's mind. When a student teacher arrives at Stoneybrook Middle School and is going to be Stacey's subsitute math teacher, Stacey can't pay attention in class! Wes is cute, but he's 22! But then Stacey realizes that not every romance will work. Read this book!

In this book, Stacey has a crush on her twenty two year old teacher. She worked hard in math and even gave him a beautiful poem. She turned down Kristy's brother Sam who wanted to go with her to the Spring Dance. Instead, she wanted to go with the teacher. But the teacher said he was too old for Stacey.