A Long Way From Chicago: A Novel in Stories

在线阅读本书 Each summer over the nine years of the Depression, Joey and his sister, Mary Alice-two city slickers from Chicago-make their annual summer visit to Grandma Dowdel's seemingly sleepy Illinois town. Soon enough, they find that it's far from sleepy... and Grandma is far from your typical grandmother. From seeing their first corpse (and he isn't resting easy) to helping Grandma trespass, pinch property, catch the sheriff in his underwear, and feed the hungry-all in one day-Joey and Mary Alice have nine summers they'll never forget. Richard Peck's laugh-out-loud funny, episodic novel makes sure that you never will, either!The 1999 Newbery Honor Book-"A small masterpiece of storytelling." -The Horn BookReviews for A Long Way from Chicago:"Peck deftly captures the feel of the times...Remarkable and fine." -Kirkus Reviews, pointer review "Warmly nostalogic, beautifully written, and full of thought-provoking interpersonal relatinships." -Children's Literature"A rollicking celebration...Perfect for reading aloud and a great choice for family sharing." -School Library Journal, starred reviewAwards for A Long Way from Chicago:( The 1999 Newbery Honor Book( A 1998 National Book Award Finalist( An ALA Best Book for Young Adults( A Riverbank Review 1999 Book of Distinction

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