The Teacher's Funeral: A Comedy in Three Parts: A Comedy in Three Parts
No. of pages 190
Published: 2006
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In "The Teacher's Funeral: A Comedy in Three Parts" by Richard Peck, the story unfolds in a small Indiana town in 1904, where the unremarkable 14-year-old student, Mortimer Keene, is relieved when his teacher, Mrs. Zinn, dies unexpectedly. However, his celebration is short-lived when she is replaced by a lively, unconventional woman who transforms the classroom dynamics. Through a blend of humor and poignant moments, Mortimer navigates the challenges of adolescence, family, and the surprising lessons that come from unexpected sources, ultimately discovering that learning can happen in the most unlikely of circumstances. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.
There are 190 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Turtleback Books .
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.