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| Author | Eleanor Craig |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | R. W. Baron, Signet |
Publication date | 1972 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 215 |
| ISBN | 0877770344 |
| OCLC | 533378 |
| 371.9/4 | |
| LC Class | LCCN 77-185911 |
P.S. Your Not Listening is a nonfiction novel by Eleanor Craig, concerning her experiences in teaching a pilot program for special needs students.
Setting
editThe book's setting is not explicitly mentioned, but is likely Central Grammar School, in Simsbury, Connecticut.
The events of the book take place over the year of 1968, when her husband was writing his first book.
Characters
edit- Eleanor Craig - a married teacher with four children and a writer husband (William Craig). Teacher of the Transitional Class.
- Douglas Miller - a nine year old African American boy. Abandoned by his mother, he lives with his grandmother.
- Kevin Hughes - a withdrawn boy with emotional problems. Passive.
- Edward Conte (Eddie) - a seven year old boy with emotional problems and a difficult home life.[1]
- Jonathan Bergman - an eight year old boy with imagination problems.[2]
- Julie Neumayer- a girl with some slight problems. Anxious about being adopted.[3]
Student outcomes
editMost of the students benefited greatly from the program. Douglas returned to a regular school. Some of the students like Jonathan stayed on to continue their progress.
Kevin disappeared from the program entirely. His family packed their bags and left town in a hurry. His father was arrested as a suspect in a string of robberies. Kevin and his mother were last heard of in California.
Edward derived next to no benefit from the program. He was placed in a state institution, Green Valley Center. A private facility, Kirby School, was considered, but rejected.
Reception
editThe Kirkus review was mixed [4]
The book also won several awards and was bought for a movie.
Adaptions
editParts appeared in McCall's.
Reader's Digest Condensed Books printed an edited edition in 1973.[5]
References
editExternal links
edit- P.S. your not listening (1st ed.). New York: R.W. Baron. 1972. ISBN 0877770344.