A Season of Gifts
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2009 · Est. 4.5 hour read

A Season of Gifts

Written by Richard Peck

A new family discovers the unexpected magic of their eccentric neighbor.

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166 pages· 32,011 words· Est. 4.5 hour read· 690L
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Bookroo's summary

In 1958, a minister's family moves next to the enigmatic Grandma Dowdel. As they settle in, they encounter her unique charm and realize the last house in town holds unexpected significance. What secrets and surprises await them in this seemingly quiet neighborhood?

From the publisher

One of the most adored characters in children’s literature is the eccentric, forceful, bighearted Grandma Dowdel, star of the Newbery Award-winning A Year Down Yonder and Newbery Honor-winning A Long Way from Chicago. And it turns out that her story isn’t over. It’s now 1958, and a new family has moved in next door to Mrs. Dowdel: a minister and his wife and kids. Soon Mrs. Dowdel will work her particular brand of charm on all of them, and they will quickly discover that the last house in town might also be the most vital.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
166
Words
32,011
Reading age
10–99+
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
690L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.6
F&P level
~P
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
132648
Publication
Published
October 14, 2010
First published
September 17, 2009
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142417294
LCCN
2008048050

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