Description
Fifteen-year-old Mary Alice faces an entire school year in the eccentric company of her formidable Grandma Dowdel, a woman whose reputation for stirring up her small Illinois town precedes her. As Mary Alice navigates adolescence and the unpredictable dynamics of rural life, she discovers that life with Grandma is a constant source of surprise and adventure. This heartwarming and humorous sequel to *A Long Way from Chicago* explores themes of family, community, and the unexpected joys found in everyday life, all told with Richard Peck's signature wit and keen observation.
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paperback
Penguin
Published Nov 21, 2002
160 pages
ISBN: 9780142300701
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First Published
2000
Language
eng
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