Dreamland Lake
No. of pages 160
Published: 2000
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In "Dreamland Lake" by Richard Peck, the story centers on a young boy named Pip as he navigates the complexities of adolescence and family dynamics. Set in the small town of Elmira, Illinois, Pip's summer takes a transformative turn when he discovers an enchanting lake. Along with his friends, he engages in adventures that reveal deep-seated emotions, friendships, and the challenges of growing up. The narrative explores themes of loss, the passage of time, and the bittersweet nature of childhood memories, ultimately leading Pip to a deeper understanding of himself and his relationships with those around him. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
There are 160 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2000 by Turtleback Books .
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.