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The Secret School
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4 out of 5
Based on 4,613 Ratings and 585 Reviews

Book Description
More than anything, Ida Bidson wants to become a teacher. To do that, she needs to finish eighth grade so she can go on to high school. But when the one-room school in Ida's remote Colorado town closes unexpectedly, that dream seems unattainable. 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?
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Publisher
BindingLibrary Binding (15 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages160
ISBN-101439517142
ISBN-13978-1439517147
Publication Date08/11/2008
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About Avi (Author) : Avi is a published author, compiler, illustrator, and a narrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Avi include Smugglers' Island, City of Light City of Dark, ... more
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11/10/2012 Jerry Davis said:
This was on the summer reading list for 4th graders at The Oakridge School. Avi is a great storyteller and weaves some historical fact into his fiction. For parents looking for good stories to keep their children's academic skills honed during the summer months, this is a good choice. Also, the scho... more

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