A Long Way from Chicago: A Novel in Stories (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780141303529)

A Newbery Honor Book

A summer they'll never forget.

Each summer Joey and his sister, Mary Alice--two city slickers from Chicago--visit Grandma Dowdel's seemingly sleepy Illinois town. Soon enough, they find that it's far from sleepy...and Grandma is far from your typical grandmother. From seeing their first corpse (and he isn't resting easy) to helping Grandma trespass, catch the sheriff in his underwear, and feed the hungry--all in one day--Joey and Mary Alice have nine summers they'll never forget!

"A rollicking celebration of an eccentric grandmother and childhood memories." --School Library Journal, starred review

"Each tale is a small masterpiece of storytelling." --The Horn Book, starred review

"Grandma Dowdel embodies not only the heart of a small town but the spirit of an era gone by...Remarkable and fine." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

A Newbery Honor Book
A National Book Award Finalist
An ALA Notable Book
An ALA Best Book for Young Adults

Author: Richard Peck
ISBN-10: 0141303522
ISBN-13: 9780141303529
Publisher: Dial Books
Language: English
Published: 10/09/2000
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 7.74h x 5.06w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5
Point Value: 5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 27940 / Long Way from Chicago

Award: Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award - Nominee
Award: New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association Award - Winner
Award: Parents Choice Award (Spring) (1998-2007) - Winner
Award: Nutmeg Book Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 09/25/2000 pg. 120