Mr. Lincoln's Way
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2001 · Est. 15 min read-aloud

Mr. Lincoln's Way

Written and illustrated by Patricia Polacco

A principal must reach a bully to reveal the beauty in differences.

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48 pages· 1,824 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud· 620L
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Mr. Lincoln, the beloved school principal, faces a challenge with Eugene, the notorious school bully. Known for his intolerance, Eugene seems unreachable until Mr. Lincoln discovers his hidden passion for birds. Can this shared interest help Eugene see the world differently and embrace the diversity around him? As Mr. Lincoln works to connect with Eugene, the stakes are high, with the hope of transforming a bully into a friend. This heartfelt tale explores the power of understanding and the potential for change in even the most unlikely individuals.

From the publisher

When Mr. Lincoln, “the coolest principal in the whole world,” discovers that Eugene, the school bully, knows a lot about birds, he uses this interest to help Eugene overcome his intolerance.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
1,824
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
620L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~O
Scholastic level
M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
53459
Publication
Published
January 1, 2001
First published
August 27, 2001
Publisher
Philomel Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399237546
LCCN
00066939
OCLC
45532455

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