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A Year Down Yonder

by Richard Peck   |  Ages 13+
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A Year Down Yonder
A Year Down Yonder

Grandma Dowdel's mischief charms in rural 1900s.

Recommended for those who enjoy heart-warming stories set in small towns. A Year Down Yonder is a humorous and touching sequel to A Long Way from Chicago, as it follows fifteen-year-old Mary Alice's year living with her unpredictable and mischievous Grandma Dowdel in rural Illinois in the 1900s. The book captures the essence of small-town life and the unique relationship between a granddaughter and her grandmother, making it a great read for anyone who loves heart-warming stories.

  • Newbery Medal (2001)
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (2002)
  • Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award Nominee (2003)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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A Year Down Yonder

by Richard Peck   |  Ages 13+
$8.90 Now $6.90 Save 22%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$14.41  

The item you've got your eye on is secondhand. You probably already know that, but just in case!

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ISBN: 9780142300701
Authors: Richard Peck
Publisher: Dial Books
Date of Publication: 2002-11-21
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Chapter Books, Young Readers, Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Humor, Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.13
(rated by 29790 readers)

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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.
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This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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Similar Reads

Grandma Dowdel's mischief charms in rural 1900s.

Recommended for those who enjoy heart-warming stories set in small towns. A Year Down Yonder is a humorous and touching sequel to A Long Way from Chicago, as it follows fifteen-year-old Mary Alice's year living with her unpredictable and mischievous Grandma Dowdel in rural Illinois in the 1900s. The book captures the essence of small-town life and the unique relationship between a granddaughter and her grandmother, making it a great read for anyone who loves heart-warming stories.

  • Newbery Medal (2001)
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (2002)
  • Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award Nominee (2003)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.