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.

 

This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Young Hoosier Book Award. It was recognised in the Grades 3-6 category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.

There are 157 pages in this book. This book was published 2003 by Cengage Learning, Inc .