THE OLDEST IN THE CLASS

by Britt G. Hallquist ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 21, 1960

A bizarre plot with absurd complications somehow takes the hurdles because of the characterizations. Emma, a new pupil in a Swedish village school, turns out to be 59 years old and for the first time confronted with the leisure that allows her to complete an unfinished education. Class Four, to which she is assigned, takes on a new tone. Emma leads the hymn singing in the morning and the soft ball game at recess. In a series of adventures, in class and out, Emma wins the respect and then the love of her classmates, including Wild Charlie, Big Jacob and Lars the Lark. Even the teacher, Mr. Frisk, takes Emma on her own terms, and discovers a good deal about himself in the process. This is a unique story and reading fun for the 9-12's.

Pub Date: Oct. 21, 1960

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Watts

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 1, 1960

Categories: FICTION