In "Miss Agnes and the Ginger Tom" by Kirkpatrick Hill, readers are introduced to a young girl named Anya, who lives in an isolated Alaskan village. The arrival of Miss Agnes, a spirited teacher from the outside world, brings excitement and change to the community. As she navigates the challenges of teaching in the remote setting, she also engages the children with her unconventional methods and deep compassion. Anya's bond with a stray ginger cat named Tom mirrors her evolving understanding of friendship, belonging, and the importance of standing up for what is right. Together, they embark on a journey of growth and discovery. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

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

There are 152 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform .

Kirkpatrick Hill lives in Fairbanks, Alaska. She was an elementary school teacher for more than thirty years, most of that time in the Alaskan "bush. " Hill is the mother of six children and the grandmother of eight. Her three earlier books, Toughboy and Sister, Winter Camp, and The Year of Miss Agnes, have all been immensely popular. Her fourth book with McElderry Books, Dancing at the Odinochka, was a Junior Library Guild Selection. Hill's visits to a family member in jail inspired her to write Do Not Pass Go.