I had mixed opinions about this book. Part of me was very intrigued by the inside look at a variety of classrooms which gave privy to the conversations that transpire in the course of an average school day. However, I was also frustrated that the author felt the need to document such trivia as every time he took a bite of an sandwich or apple; I'm not sure how that provided context for what was happening in the classroom. I was also frustrated by the inconsistency with which the author provided commentary on his experience: at times his feelings and attitudes were quite clear; other times he appeared as a totally neutral observer.