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About the story |
Ida Bidson and her classmates have a problem. Their teacher has to leave for the rest of the year and the school board isn't going to replace her. An extra long summer vacation may sound great, but if Ida doesn't get to take the 8th grade exit examine it means she won't get to go to high school in the fall. So, Ida and her classmates decide to find their own teacher so they can finish out the year. Meet Miss Ida Bidson, the new |
My opinion |
If you ever thought you could be your own teacher; take a walk in Miss Bidson's shoes. Can she do it; could you? I sure my friends would like to read this story. |
Book Title |
The Secret School |
Author |
Avi |
Illustrator |
None |
Publisher |
Scholastic Inc. |
Copyright Date |
2001 |
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About the story |
Philip, a high school freshman puts all of his efforts into his running. This means he isn't putting enough effort into his English class, which earns him a D and keeps him off the track team. While listening to morning announcements in homeroom (his English teacher is now his homeroom teacher) he begins to hum the national anthem disregarding the silent rule. His humming gets him sent to the asst. principals office twice, which gets him suspended for 2 days. The story gets spread around town and even makes the national news. What version of the story is everyone hearing and which version is the truth? |
My opinion |
This is a really great example of how each side of a story has a different interpretaion and only hearing one side can lead to chaos. |
Book Title |
Nothing But The Truth |
Author |
Avi |
Illustrator |
None |
Publisher |
Scholastic Inc. |
Copyright Date |
1991 |