Ida Bidson
What grade is Ida in?
Grade 8
Who was the beloved schoolhouse teacher before Ida Bidson?
Miss Fletcher
What State did the novel take place in?
Colorado
Who is the oldest of Ida's two brothers?
Felix
Who rarely attends school and was almost voted out of the class?
Herbert Bixler
What is the setting of the novel?
Elk Valley, 1925
Who is Ida's best friend?
Tom
Who is the school board head who owns the grocery/supply store?
Mr. Jordan
How did the students decide to keep the school open?
They had a vote.
Who is Ida's youngest sibling?
Shelby
Miss Sedgewick
Why did Miss Fletcher leave?
Her mother had a stroke
What is the type of car Ida drove?
Ford Model T
Who was the president of the bank that drove Miss Fletcher to the train station on her last day?
Kohl