A Year Down Yonder
No. of pages 130
Published: 2002
Add this book to your 'I want to read' list!
By clicking here you can add this book to your favourites list. If it is in your School Library it will show up on your account page in colour and you'll be able to download it from there. If it isn't in your school library it will still show up but in grey - that will tell us that maybe it is a book we should add to your school library, and will also remind you to read it if you find it somewhere else!
"A Year Down Yonder" by Richard Peck follows the story of Mary Alice, a young girl who is sent to live with her quirky grandmother in rural Illinois during the Great Depression. As Mary Alice adjusts to life in the small town, she discovers her grandmother’s unconventional ways and unique approach to life’s challenges. Through a series of humorous and touching experiences, Mary Alice learns about resilience, family, and the importance of community. The novel captures the essence of growing up, filled with memorable characters and delightful anecdotes that highlight the bonds between generations. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.
There are 130 pages in this book. This book was published in 2002 by Perfection Learning .
Richard Peck lives in New York City. His extensive list of honors includes the Newbery Medal, the Edgar Award, the Margaret A. Edwards Award, and the National Humanities Medal. He has twice been a finalist for the National Book Award. Freeman's artistic talent was given a boost by his grandmother who presented him
