Author Todd F. Cope tenderly expresses the unspoken love between teacher and student in his portrayal of how a loving teacher quietly directs a young boy, unpopular and ridiculed by his peers, towards the self confidence and self respect necessary for success in life. Readers of all ages will be uplifted and inspired by this heart-warming story.
The Last Dance, a made-for-television movie based on The Shift, will air on CBS on Sunday, October 29, 2000. The movie stars Maureen O'Hara, Eric Stoltz and Trini Alvarado. [from publisher website]