Mavis Elizabeth Betterly wants more than anything to be a teacher, but her family needs the money she could bring in helping another family. There would be one less child to feed and clothe, too. Her father takes her to the Oblinger's sod house and promises to return just before Christmas. Mrs. Oblinger hates the prairie and seems to resent May. May struggles to continue her lessons fighting her dyslexia, loneliness, a blizzard, wolves, and near starvation with undaunted courage. This free verse historical piece is a heartwarming, informative, inspiring piece.
Mark Twain Award Preliminary Nominee 2014-15
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