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More than anything, Ida Bidson wants to become a teacher. To do that, she must finish eighth grade, then go on to high school. But her dream falters when the one-room school in her remote Colorado town shuts down. Her only hope is to keep the school open without anyone finding out. Yet even a secret school needs a teacher. Ida can’t be it. . . . Or can she?
In the spirit of The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, Newbery Medal winner Avi creates an inspiring story of a headstrong girl determined to control her own destiny.
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Riveting and award-winning historical fiction by Newbery Medal winner Avi.
The final book in the riveting medieval adventure trilogy that began with Avi’s Newbery Medal winner, Crispin: The Cross of Lead A gripping portrayal of a young solider’s experience on the battlegrounds of the American Revolution. The story of a young Loyalist turned British spy navigating patriotism and personal responsibility during the lead-up to the War of Independence. Old traditions conflict with modern notions when a girl determined to define her own place graduates from a rural one-room schoolhouse to a small town’s bustling school, in Newbery medalist Avi’s sequel to The Secret School. In 1925, a fourteen-year-old girl secretly takes over as teacher when her one-room schoolhouse in remote Colorado is closed. An inspiring story of a headstrong girl determined to control her own destiny. This captivating historical middle grade novel follows a young immigrant from Italy who is desperate to reunite with his family.
Publisher : Clarion Books; First Edition (August 1, 2003)
Language : English
Paperback : 157 pages
ISBN-10 : 0152046992
ISBN-13 : 978-0152046996
Reading age : 8 – 13 years, from customers
Lexile measure : 610L
Grade level : 3 – 7
Item Weight : 4.8 ounces
Dimensions : 7.62 x 5.02 x 0.42 inches
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Customers find the book easy to read and enjoyable. They describe the story as a delightful, heartwarming tale suitable for children in third grade and older. The writing style is well-crafted and engaging, providing good vocabulary and descriptions. Readers enjoy reading the book out loud and exploring it with their family.
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