by Avi (Author)
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.
Author Biography
AVI has written more than fifty acclaimed novels for middle grade and teen readers, including the Newbery Medal-winning Crispin: The Cross of Lead and two Newbery Honor winners. He lives in Denver, Colorado.
Number of Pages: 157
Dimensions: 0.42 x 7.62 x 5.02 IN
Publication Date: August 01, 2003
Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (2004)
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award (2004)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Secret School
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.1
Point Value: 3
