... , . . . isn't this a great country altogether?" Answers Frank in the single phrase comprising the last chapter, " 'T. is." Commentary McCourt taught writing at the prestigious Stuyvesant High School in New York City for many years. This is his first published book. It is masterfully crafted, its present-tense narration skillfully enveloping the reader in the child-author's daily life, language, and surrounding culture. One might well question ... . . it's like having jewels in my mouth when I say the words. If I had a whole book of Shakespeare they could keep me in the hospital for a yea...

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• Grade Level: High School