The Teacher's Funeral Paperback – November 21, 2006

Hilarious. My husband and my kids laughed out loud reading this book, as did I. Heart-warming small town story, of friendship and love and growing up, in spite of the somewhat darkly humorous title. Appropriate for adults and young adults (our kids read it at around 12 years old). My husband recently chose this as his favorite book to bring to a book club night. Really, super fun read.

this was recommended to me from a friend. it is an easy read, cute and funny story.

The story of backwoods farmers, with little to nothing to speak of, and the workings of a one room school house. It makes Little House on the Prairie really look like a fairy tale. I enjoyed the images of a hard working but slower world - and the "pure" humor. This is a fun book and would be a great bedtime story for nine to eleven year olds!

I got hooked on Richard Peck after reading A Year Down Yonder, and A Long Way From Chicago. Grandma Doddle is one of my all time favorite characters in YA fiction. While she isn't present in this book, Richard's storytelling abilities don't leave you in the slightest bit disappointed. I'm trying to be good and only purchase one of his books a week, but when you find an amazing author, it's difficult not to devour all they have in one go.

I bought this after my son read it in school for a literature assignment. He kept sharing funny parts with me, and I knew I had to read it. I actually listened to it on CD first, then bought the book. Can't wait to read more of the author's stories.

Interesting speculation about how one room schoolhouses might have been run. And a sweet story too. Great job. Much good luck. Good story. Thanks.

It was sorta boring but yet interesting. There was not that much action a a a a z z z

Great light reading! Gives a laugh a minute. A fun quick read. Brings back lots of memories of days gone by. A good read for those that are young and those of us who are still young at heart.

OK but not special (In my opinion of course) Not as funny as I'd hoped, but (as in the UK for Brits) American humorous Literature doesn't travel well.