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Zelda and Henry write the story of Miss Applebaum, their late-lamented biology teacher, on the word processor during their computer class, telling what happened during the last three fateful months of her life when she taught them so many wonderful things about the secrets of the universe. Paul Zindel is the author of the play "The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds" and the novel for teenagers, "The Pigman".
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lda are stunned to discover that their favorite teacher, Miss Applebaum, won't be back at school teaching science. In fact, Miss Applebaum hasn't very long to live. When Henry and Zelda become the Saturday companions of their, beloved teacher, her exuberance for learning, having fun, and helping the homeless is contagious.
Their visits to Central Park, museums, and other places around New York City open an exciting new world to Zelda and Henry. But Miss Applebaum can't escape the inevitable. Will Henry and Zelda be able to carry out her last wish?
An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
Their visits to Central Park, museums, and other places around New York City open an exciting new world to Zelda and Henry. But Miss Applebaum can't escape the inevitable. Will Henry and Zelda be able to carry out her last wish?
An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
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- PublisherBodley Head Children's Books
- Publication date1989
- ISBN 10 0370312686
- ISBN 13 9780370312682
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages192
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