A Long Way from Chicago
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1998 · Est. 4 hour read

A Long Way from Chicago

Written by Richard Peck

Book #1 in the A Long Way from Chicago series

Two siblings face wild summers with their unpredictable grandmother.

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148 pages· 35,326 words· Est. 4 hour read· 750L
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Bookroo's summary

Every summer, Joey and Mary Alice journey to rural Illinois during the Great Depression. Their grandmother, a force of nature, turns each visit into an adventure filled with unexpected challenges and unforgettable lessons. As they navigate her eccentric world, the siblings discover more about themselves and the strength of family bonds. What surprises await them this summer?

From the publisher

A boy recounts his annual summer trips to rural Illinois with his sister during the Great Depression to visit their larger-than-life grandmother.

Awards

Newbery Honor (1999)National Book Award for Young People's Literature Finalist (1998)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
148
Words
35,326
Reading age
10–14
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
750L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5
F&P level
~R
Scholastic level
V
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
27940
Publication
Published
April 12, 2004
First published
January 1, 1998
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142401101
LCCN
98010953
OCLC
45231986

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