The Secret School
The Secret School
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The Secret School

Written by Avi
Book #1 in the The Secret School Series
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8 - 11
Reading age
157
Page count
156
Words per page
610L
Lexile measure
Aug 1, 2003
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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.

What Kind of Book is The Secret School

Primarily about

teachersschool

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What Should I Know As a Parent

Families are unique and have different expectations for the books they choose to read. The following are concepts included in this book that some parents may wish to seek out or avoid.

Note that this list is not exhaustive and there may be concepts in this book that are not included or have been insufficiently or incorrectly detailed here.

What Questions Should I Ask My Child

  • When Ida takes on the role of teacher, she adds a great responsibility on top of her chores and studies. How does Ida manage to do it all, and what can we learn from her efforts?
  • The town school is faced with hard odds when the teacher leaves for a family emergency. Were you surprised by the children's decision to keep running the school in secret, and how does this story help you value your education?

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Book Details

ISBN
9780152046996
Publication Date
August 1, 2003
Publisher
Clarion Books
Page Count
157
Words Per Page
156
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Reading Age
8 - 11 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2001000629
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
244169677
Lexile® Level
610L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~O
ATOS® Book Level
4.1
Accelerated Reader® Points
3
Accelerated Reader Quiz
52625
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
MG

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