The Teacher's Funeral: A Comedy in Three Parts
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
Published: 2007
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In "The Teacher's Funeral: A Comedy in Three Parts" by Richard Peck, the story unfolds in a small town where 14-year-old Russell is eagerly anticipating the end of school and the departure of his unlikable teacher, Miss Breedlove. However, when she suddenly dies, the town is thrown into chaos. To Russell’s dismay, he finds himself plunged into a new educational situation he did not foresee: a replacement teacher arrives, transforming his summer expectations. With humor and wit, the story explores themes of education, authority, and the sometimes absurd nature of small-town life, as Russell navigates his growing understanding of the world around him. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.
This book was published in 2007 by Listening Library .
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.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Christopher Award
This book was recognised by the Christopher Award.
Great Stone Face Book Award
This book was recognised by the Great Stone Face Book Award.
Young Hoosier Book Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
Young Hoosier Book Award - Middle Grade
This book was recognised in the Middle Grade category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
Young Reader's Choice Award - Grades 7-9
This book was recognised in the Grades 7-9 category by the Young Reader's Choice Award.
Volunteer State Book Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Volunteer State Book Award.
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award.
William Allen White Childens Book Award - Grades 6-8
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the William Allen White Childens Book Award.
Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award.
Virginia Readers Choice Award - Middle School
This book was recognised in the Middle School category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award.