Wonderful, beautifully written TRUE story of a dedicated Special-Education teacher and an out-of-control six year old student.

Have a box of tissues ready. This is a bittersweet true story and I couldn't read it fast enough.

My second book by Torey Hayden, but definitely not my last.

ONE CHILD is the story of Sheila, a young girl who was abandoned on the side of a highway by her mother. Now the charge of her drunken father, Sheila is wild, sometimes crazy, and never cries.

What follows after her arrival in Ms. Hayden's classroom (following an incident that is truly chilling) is the relationship that grows, in a short period of time, between Sheila and Torey.

A very good but emotional read. I highly recommend it, and also recommend picking up a copy of THE TIGER'S CHILD, which is the continuation of Sheila's story.

It was hard to read this book, hearing the horrific things this little girl saw and had to deal with.....
6 yr old Sheila had been abandoned by her mother ona highway when she was four. A survivior of horriffic abuse, she never spoke, never cried,and was placed in a class for severly retarded children after committing an atrocious act of violence against another child. Everyone thought Sheila was beyond salvation-except her teacher,Torey Hayden.With patience,skill,and abiding lvove,she fought long and hard to release a haunted little girl from her secret nightmare-and nurture the spark of genious she recognized trapped within Sheila's silence. This is the remarkable story of their journey together-an odyssey of hope,courage,and inspiring devotion that opened the heart and mind of one lost child to a new world of discovery and joy.
Be ready with tissues!

This book touched me in so many ways. I can't say enough good things. It made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me mad. I couldn't put it down. It was an amazing story.

THIS WAS HEARTBREAKING,BUT EXCELLENT READ.

Unbelievable book about a child who's endured horrific abuse and the relationship she builds with her teacher as the teacher brings her out of her shell. Riveting.

Very heartwarming story about an abused little girl, written by the teacher who initiated her rehabilitation.

A book I couldn't put down. Makes one appreciate the wellness of your own family. Anixious to read sequel. Hayden writes smoothly in an easy book to read.Highly recommend to everyone.

The book that gives hope. Well written for a easy read. Sequel to this book is Tiger's Child. I just can't say enough about Torey Hayden. She is a true gift that understands not everyone can be reached the same way.

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I enjoyed this author so much that I went to the local library to find some more of her books. She is a wonderful author, a terrific writer, and I love the detail she goes into to describe her interactions with these children. I have always liked stories of this nature since I was a teen. Would love to read her book Tiger's Child if I can get it and any other books written by her.

My Copy is a bit worn on the cover, but I imaginethat is due to being passed around so much as I am sure it has been. I have a lot of trouble with paying attention and with concentrateing but this book is so wonderful that even I could not put it down I even read it for so long one day that I had to force myself to quit due to sever eye strain and pain. The only problem I had with it is starting in ch 6 there are a lot of bad words.

I was lucky enough to read this for class. It's an easy read, and yet so powerful that it made me cry multiple times, and stayed on my mind for days afterward. Readers will find themselves immediately pulled into Torey's situation with Sheila, and laugh and cry with them at their triumphs and setbacks. I know I will most certainly be picking up Torey Hayden's other books now.

Excellent book. Moving portrayal of a child in need and the teacher who saved her.

Well-written, touching story about one teacher's success with an extremely disturbed child. Will make you laugh and cry and cheer for this child and teacher. Great read!

good book

*****

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