I first read One Child about 6 yrs ago, and have read it over and over since then... The small paperback is so well-loved, dog-eared, full of highlighted stuff... I've read it so many times that I almost have it memorized. (Did you know the word "usually" is typoed to "uually" on page 185?) Torey is my hero, my inspiration... It was this book that inspired me to become a special ed teacher. I also admire Torey for her amazing writing skills! I hope to write books like her someday. :-) Her writing is so descriptive, detailed; it is magic. Reading One Child, I feel like I have entered another world... like I've been transported directly to that classroom in Marysville, Iowa. It's a place I never want to leave. Torey fans, please feel free to email me! Be sure to read The Tiger's Child, too -- the sequel! Britta