A Fine, Fine School

A Fine, Fine School

Creech, S. (2001). A Fine, Fine school. USA: Joanna Cotler Books.

Mr. Keene was a principal and he loved his school. He would often walk the halls and peek in the classrooms and marvel at the learning that was taking place. He had a favorite phrase. “Aren’t these fine children? Aren’t these fine teachers? Isn’t this a fine, fine school?” Tillie loved going to school Monday through Friday but, the weekends were special too. She enjoyed climbing trees, playing with her brother and walking her dog. But one day, Mr. Keene had the idea to extend school to Saturdays, and then Sunday’s, and then all holidays, and then all summer. No one liked these changes but were afraid to tell Mr. Keene. Tillie finally got up the nerve and told him that everyone wasn’t learning. He agreed and reversed his decisions and everyone was happy again to enjoy the fine children, fine teachers and fine school!

This is a classic example of overkill! Lol. Even though school is a wonderful place to be, no one wants to be there all of the time. I’m proud of Tillie for standing up and having her voice heard. Her point of view was well received by Mr. Keene and now things are back to normal. I thinks all kids can see the humor in the story but no one wants to actually live it.

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A Fine, Fine School