"Past Perfect, Present Tense" by Richard Peck is a collection of stories that explore the nuances of human experience across time. The narratives weave together themes of nostalgia, memory, and the complexities of life as characters confront their pasts while navigating the present. Peck's signature wit and insight shine through as he captures the interplay between youth and age, love and loss, and the bittersweet moments that shape our identities. Each story invites readers to reflect on their own experiences, making for a poignant and thought-provoking read that resonates deeply with the essence of growing up and moving on. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 192 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 2006 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.