Ms. Bixby’s Last Day
Ms. Bixby’s Last Day by John David Anderson, published by HarperCollins on June 21, 2016, is a contemporary story that explores the impact of a beloved teacher on her students. This edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers around three boys, Topher, Brand, and Steve, who embark on a quest to give their teacher, Ms. Bixby, a memorable final day after she announces her unexpected departure from school.
Readers will find a blend of humor and poignancy as the boys navigate their feelings of loss and friendship. The story delves into themes of school and education, as well as the complexities of death, grief, and bereavement. Through their individual perspectives, the boys reveal the significance of Ms. Bixby in their lives and the bond they share with one another. This heartfelt tale captures the essence of what it means to truly connect with someone who inspires you.
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A funny, heartwarming, and heartbreaking contemporary story about three boys, one teacher, and a day none of them will ever forget.
Everyone knows there are different kinds of teachers. The boring ones, the mean ones, the ones who try too hard, the ones who stopped trying long ago. The ones you’ll never remember, and the ones you want to forget. Ms. Bixby is none of these. She’s the sort of teacher who makes you feel like school is somehow worthwhile. Who recognizes something in you that sometimes you don’t even see in yourself. Who you never want to disappoint. What Ms. Bixby is, is one of a kind.
Topher, Brand, and Steve know this better than anyone. And so when Ms. Bixby unexpectedly announces that she won’t be able to finish the school year, they come up with a risky plan—more of a quest, really—to give Ms. Bixby the last day she deserves. Through the three very different stories they tell, we begin to understand what Ms. Bixby means to each of them—and what the three of them mean to each other.
John David Anderson is the author of Sidekicked and The Dungeoneers, proven winners with middle grade readers, and Ms. Bixby’s Day is no exception.
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