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Beverly Cleary

When I was in the first grade I was afraid of the teacher and had a miserable time in the reading circle, a difficulty that was overcome by the loving patience of my second grade teacher. Even though I could read, I refused to do so.

Beverly Cleary

Teacher

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Beverly Cleary describes how her fear of the teacher made her unhappy during reading activities in first grade, despite knowing how to read. It was only through the kind and patient approach of her second grade teacher that she was able to overcome this struggle.

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