The Secret School
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Book Summary:
When their teacher must leave suddenly, a fourteen-year-old takes on the responsibility of running the one-room schoolhouse in Colorado, in order to pass exams. Not everyone approves. Book Review: This is a short book about determination in pursuit of a goal, in spite of natural human conflicts - peers jostling for power, uncertainty about how to proceed with something new, adults doubting the capability of teens. It's similar to Farmer Boy in character, but with far fewer descriptions of food and animals. It may generate some good discussions, and although it's set in the past, modern readers - even reluctant readers - can still relate to the central conflict. "The Secret School quote" |
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