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Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2000 · Est. 3 hour read
A Year Down Yonder
Written by Richard Peck
Book #2 in the A Long Way from Chicago series
A teen's year with her unpredictable grandmother promises unexpected adventures and life lessons.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 31,279 ratings
130 pages· 29,815 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In 1937, Mary Alice, a fifteen-year-old, is sent to live with her eccentric grandmother in rural Illinois. As she navigates a year filled with surprises and challenges, Mary Alice discovers the true nature of her formidable Grandma Dowdel. Will she find a way to connect with this larger-than-life woman, or will the year be more than she can handle? Amidst the backdrop of a small town, their relationship unfolds with humor and heart, revealing the complexities of family and the unexpected bonds that form in the most unlikely of places.
From the publisher
During the recession of 1937, fifteen-year-old Mary Alice is sent to live with her feisty, larger-than-life grandmother in rural Illinois and comes to a better understanding of this fearsome woman. A Newbery Medal Winner & ALA Notable Book. Reprint.
Awards
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 130
- Words
- 29,815
- Reading age
- 12–15
- Audience
- Young Adult
- Lexile
- 670L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.5
- F&P level
- ~P
- Scholastic level
- V
- AR points
- 4
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 44671
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2002
- First published
- October 1, 2000
- Publisher
- Dial Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780142300701
- OCLC
- 51310641
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