The Secret School

avi

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.

Genres historical fictionfictionmiddle gradechildrenshistoricalyoung adultschoolrealistic fictionchapter booksjuvenile

157 pages, Paperback

First published January 1,2001

Series

The Secret School

Literary awards

california young readers medal,

Places

denver colorado, colorado,

This edition

Format: 157 pages, Paperback
Published: August 1, 2003 by Clarion Books
ISBN: 9780152046996
ASIN: 0152046992
Language: English

About the author

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 such as The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, Nothing but the Truth, and the Crispin series. His work is popular among readers young and old.