The Secret School

Avi

Jan 2013 · Sold by HarperCollins

About this ebook

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.

Ratings and reviews

It mainly takes place in 1925 were Ida Bidson trying to a teacher but she needs to finish 8th grade, and they tell her that girls don't go to high school but she needs to take her final exam and go to high school and finnaly be a teacher..........

This books is outstanding. I remember when i was younger my grandmother read it to me. So rereading this book had been wonderful. Everyone should read it!

This book rules for school

About the author

Avi's many acclaimed books for young readers include the Newbery Medal-winning Crispin: The Cross of Lead and the Newbery Honor books Nothing But the Truth: A Documentary Novel and The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle as well as The Fighting Ground, Poppy, and The Secret School. He lives in Colorado.