Newbery Medal Winner
A Year Down Yonder
by Richard Peck
Summary
Sent to live with her larger than life Grandma Dowdel in rural Illinois during the Depression, fifteen year old Mary Alice navigates a year of small town surprises and her grandmother's outrageous schemes. Peck delivers warmth and broad comedy while quietly revealing the depth beneath Grandma Dowdel's gruff exterior. The novel is admired for its rich storytelling voice and its unforgettable central character.
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Historical Context & Significance
This sequel to A Long Way from Chicago earned Richard Peck the Newbery Medal after the earlier book received a Newbery Honor.