Read this one with one of my small groups and hasn't read it since elementary school. I was so infuriated with how Bradley was treated by his teacher - especially in front of the whole class and Jeff when he first arrived. Carla was good for him mostly, but understand why she was moved to a different position. That dates the book a bit - especially now when counselors are so badly needed in our schools, more than one if we are lucky. Not terrible, but I personally enjoy the Wayside kids most if all Sacher's work.