A Year Down Yonder (A Long Way from Chicago, #2)
by Richard Peck
A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck holds a highly rated rating of 4.10 out of 5, based on 23.3K reader ratings. First published in 2000. The book spans 160 pages.
About A Year Down Yonder
Mary Alice remembers childhood summers packed with drama. At fifteen, she faces a whole long year with Grandma Dowdel, well known for shaking up her neighbors-and everyone else. All Mary Alice can know for certain is this: when trying to predict how life with Grandma might turn out . . . better not. Move to Awards: New York Times BestsellerAn ALA Notable BookAn ALA Best Book for Young AdultsA Booklist Best Book of the YearA School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Richard Peck |
| Published | 2000 |
| Pages | 160 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.10 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 23,310 |
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What genre is A Year Down Yonder?
A Year Down Yonder is categorized as Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is A Year Down Yonder worth reading?
Based on 23.3K reader ratings, A Year Down Yonder has an average score of 4.10 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is A Year Down Yonder?
A Year Down Yonder has 160 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote A Year Down Yonder?
A Year Down Yonder was written by Richard Peck. It was first published in 2000.
What is the ISBN for A Year Down Yonder?
The ISBN-13 for A Year Down Yonder is 9780142300700.0.
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