#2 A Long Way from Chicago

A Year Down Yonder

Richard Peck
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Newbery Medal Winner (2001) Mary Alice remembers childhood summers packed with drama. At fifteen, she faces a whole long year with Grandma Dowdel, well known for shaking up her neighbors—and everyone else. All Mary Alice can know for certain is this: when trying to predict how life with Grandma might turn out . . . better not. Move to Awards: New York Times BestsellerAn ALA Notable BookAn ALA Best Book for Young AdultsA Booklist Best Book of the YearA School Library Journal Best Book of the Year 
Genres: Historical FictionYoung AdultFictionMiddle GradeChildrensHumorHistoricalJuvenileRealistic FictionFamily
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