In "The Teacher's Funeral" by Richard Peck, 15-year-old Russell is relieved when his sour and strict teacher, Miss Myrtie, is found dead—until the news of a new teacher arriving spreads. The prospect of a replacement gets Russell's imagination running wild, given the tension in his small town. The story unfolds in 1904, filled with humor and eccentric characters as Russell navigates the challenges of school, family, and friendship. Ultimately, he learns valuable lessons about responsibility, loss, and the impact a teacher can have on students' lives. It's a witty coming-of-age tale with rich historical context. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Thorndike Literacy Bridge .

This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.

There are 205 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Perfection Learning .

Richard Peck lives in New York City. His extensive list of honors includes the Newbery Medal, the Edgar Award, the Margaret A. Edwards Award, and the National Humanities Medal. He has twice been a finalist for the National Book Award.