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The Secret School
The Secret School | Avi
5 posts | 11 read | 7 to read
In 1925, fourteen-year-old Ida Bidson secretly takes over as the teacher when the one-room schoolhouse in her remote Colorado area closes unexpectedly. Reprint.
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Wonderful middle-grade book about a 14 year-old who keeps their one-room schoolhouse open when their teacher is called away two months before the end of the school year. This historical novel takes place in 1925, in rural Elk Valley, Colorado.

rubyslippersreads This sounds right up my alley! 5y
suvata @rubyslippersreads I saved it because I want to read it to my granddaughter in a few years. Loved the historical aspect. 5y
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Sweet

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Ida wants to be a teacher but knows it's not possible unless she passes her 8th grade exams. Her teacher gets called away with a month or so left in the school year. The school board decides school will let out early for the summer. No exams will be taken.
Ida is distraught. Her friend comes up with the idea that school can go on in secret with Ida teaching the students. Will Ida be able to finish the school year and take the end-of-year exams?

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I reread this book many, many times as a kid! Though it wasn't nearly the type of book I tended to gravitate towards, Ida's strength and courage struck a chord with me. ~ #Day14 #BooksSetInASchool #booktober #bookphotochallenge ~ @RealLifeReading ~ #FunFridayPhoto #MiddleGradeBook

she_barks I took my son to meet Avi when he was in 2nd grade. I have the cutest picture if the two of them. He's a really interesting guy! 8y
bmsddk @she_barks Wow, that must have been an awesome moment for both of you! 8y
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And my middle grade read for today is by Avi!

Peddler410 It's been a while since I read anything by Avi. 9y
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