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Name: Bel Kaufman's up the down stair case
Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)
Author: Bel Kaufman

📘 Bel Kaufman's up the down stair case by Bel Kaufman

In a large metropolitan high school, an idealistic first‑year teacher grapples with overwhelming bureaucracy, inadequate facilities, and a cast of unforgettable students. The novel humorously captures the challenges and quirks of secondary education.

First publish date: 1964

Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comic Satire

Authors: Bel Kaufman

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