Jul 8, 2010 · Mrs. Peterson nurtures and cultivates the brilliance of her "Junkyard Wonders" with a literal trip to the junkyard where they're instructed to take whatever they want to create their own wonders. Patricia and her friends determine to rebuild a forgotten old model plane and launch it from the school roof on the day of the yearly science fair.

Jul 20, 2023 · Narrative realistic fiction picture book about a girl who goes to live with her father in Michigan. She is placed in a special class where the students are known...

In this story based on the author-illustrator's own childhood, Patricia Polacco once again celebrates the power teachers have to help us discover the potential we each hold. Young Trisha is devastated when she finds out that her class at her new school is known as the junkyard.

Sep 3, 2024 · In this story based on the author-illustrator's own childhood, Patricia Polacco once again celebrates the power teachers have to help us discover the potential we each hold. Young Trisha is devastated when she finds out that her class at her new school is known as the junkyard.

In this story based on the author-illustrator’s own childhood, Patricia Polacco once again celebrates the power teachers have to help us discover the potential we each hold. Young Trisha is devastated when she finds out that her class at her new school is known as the junkyard.

Aug 9, 2024 · Patricia Polacco’s The Junkyard Wonders is a deeply moving and inspiring picture book that celebrates the power of self-acceptance, community, and believing in one’s potential.

Now with questions at the back of the book to help guide readers through discussions about the ideas featured in the story, this kindness edition of The Junkyard Wonders brings celebrated author-illustrator Patricia Polacco's work to a new audience of young readers who can be …