The Secret School
By AviMore 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.
Book details
- Paperback
- 157 pages
- English
- 0439430062
- 9780439430067
About Avi
avi is a pen name for edward irving wortis, but he says, "the fact is, avi is the only name i use." born in 1937, avi has created many fictional favorites Read More about Avi
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