In this witty narrative a young man searches for himself and his identity by changing careers and beginning to teach 6th graders in South Los Angeles. Mr. Donovan has high goals for himself and his students but encounters a completely different reality upon entering the world of Lacy Middle School in South Los Angeles.
This book is very true to the teaching world and made me miss being in the classroom (if you read the book you won't believe me- but it's true!) Donovan is funny, honest, self-deprivating, and i loved reading it. I finished it in 24 hrs!