More than anything, Ida Bidson wants to become a teacher. To do that, she needs to finish eighth grade so she can go on to high school. But when the one-room school in Ida's remote Colorado town closes unexpectedly, that dream seems unattainable. Her only hope is to keep the school open without anyone finding out. Yet even a secret school needs a teacher. Ida can't be it. . . . Or can she?
In the spirit of The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, two-time Newbery Honor recipient Avi once again has created a compelling story featuring a headstrong and memorable heroine who is determined to take control of her destiny.
In the spirit of The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, two-time Newbery Honor recipient Avi once again has created a compelling story featuring a headstrong and memorable heroine who is determined to take control of her destiny.
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Hardback Editions
August 2008 : USA Library Binding
 | Title: The Secret School Author(s): Avi ISBN: 1-4395-1714-2 / 978-1-4395-1714-7 (USA edition) Publisher: Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA |
August 2003 : USA Library Binding
 | Title: The Secret School (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) Author(s): Avi ISBN: 0-613-70523-8 / 978-0-613-70523-3 (USA edition) Publisher: Turtleback Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA |
October 2003 : USA Turtleback
| Title: The Secret School Author(s): Avi ISBN: 0-606-29443-0 / 978-0-606-29443-0 (USA edition) Publisher: Demco Media Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA |
August 2003 : USA Library Binding
 | Title: The Secret School Author(s): Avi ISBN: 0-7569-1625-9 / 978-0-7569-1625-1 (USA edition) Publisher: Perfection Learning Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA |
August 2001 : USA Hardback
 | Title: The Secret School Author(s): Avi ISBN: 0-15-216375-1 / 978-0-15-216375-4 (USA edition) Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA |
Paperback Editions
August 2003 : USA Paperback
 | Title: The Secret School Author(s): Avi ISBN: 0-15-204699-2 / 978-0-15-204699-6 (USA edition) Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA |
2002 : USA Paperback
 | Title: The Secret School Author(s): Avi ISBN: 0-439-43006-2 / 978-0-439-43006-7 (USA edition) Publisher: Scholastic Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA |
Audio Editions
January 2013 : USA Audio edition
 | Title: The Secret School Author(s): Avi Publisher: Recorded Books Availability: Amazon |
January 2013 : UK Audio edition
 | Title: The Secret School Author(s): Avi Publisher: Recorded Books Availability: Amazon UK |
2003 : USA Audio CD
 | Title: The Secret School Author(s): Avi ISBN: 1-4025-8064-9 / 978-1-4025-8064-2 (USA edition) Publisher: Recorded Books Availability: Amazon |
Kindle Editions
August 2003 : USA, Canada Kindle edition
 | Title: The Secret School Author(s): Avi Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers Availability: Amazon Amazon CA |
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