A Year Down Yonder
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 144
Published: 2000
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In "A Year Down Yonder" by Richard Peck, the story follows a young girl named Mary Alice who, during the Great Depression, is sent to live with her eccentric grandmother in a small town in Illinois. As she adjusts to her new life, Mary Alice encounters colorful characters and unexpected adventures, including her grandmother's unconventional ways of dealing with everyday challenges. With humor and warmth, the novel explores themes of family, resilience, and the bond between generations, all set against the backdrop of a changing America. Mary Alice learns valuable lessons that shape her perspective on life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 144 pages in this book. This book was published in 2000 by Dial 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.