THE TEACHER'S FUNERAL by RICHARD PECK
I love Richard Peck. His books are always charming and funny, a combination we adore here at the Taylor home. Set in the early 1900's, Peck weaves this nostalgic story with core values including hard work, family loyalty, and creative academics. When a small town's teacher dies in her home, the town must find a replacement while the students hope they escape life without a formal education. I recommend reading this on your next family camping trip by the fire. In that setting, your family will especially enjoy the chapter in which the main character's older sister sneaks up on her brother and his friend as a ghost.
Peck has authored several books that are a joy to read including "A Long Way From Chicago," (another humorous historical fiction book) and "The Ghost Belonged to Me," which is just scary enough to interest tweens.
Enjoy!
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