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Miss Bishop by Bess Streeter Aldrich is a heartwarming novel that celebrates the life of a dedicated teacher in a small Midwestern town. Through the ups and downs of her personal and professional life, Miss Bishop's quiet strength and enduring influence leave a lasting impact... Read Full Overview

Ella Bishop came to college a healthy, country-bred girl, alive to every fresh sensation, with an infinite capacity for work, love, and understanding. Her abundant energy and devotion to learning made her superior student, then a gifted teacher.

The main character of this novel, Ella Bishop, is a healthy, sensitive, energetic, and happy person as she begins her college career in the Midwest in 1876. Her energy and devotion to learning made her an excellent student, then a gifted teacher. People were drawn toward her... Read Full Overview

Ella Bishop came to college a healthy, country-bred girl, alive to every fresh sensation, with an infinite capacity for work, love, and understanding. Her abundant energy and devotion to learning made her a superior student, then a gifted teacher. But her smile concealed more... Read Full Overview

A quietly powerful story of devotion, duty, and the small acts that shape a life Miss Bishop follows one woman s steadfast career as a teacher and the community she helps build. This Bess Streeter Aldrich book charts the long, intimate arc of Miss Bishop s life: her sacrifices,... Read Full Overview