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A Long Way From Chicago (Puffin Modern Classics) Paperback – April 12, 2004

by Richard Peck (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,241 ratings
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Join Joey and his sister Mary Alice as they spend nine unforgettable summers with the worst influence imaginable-their grandmother!
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    148 pages
  3. Language
    English
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    750L
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    5 x 0.41 x 7 inches
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    April 12, 2004
  9. ISBN-10
    0142401102
  10. ISBN-13
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A rollicking celebration of an eccentric grandmother and childhood memories. ("School Library Journal", starred review)

"A rollicking celebration of an eccentric grandmother and childhood memories"

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RICHARD PECK (1934-2018) was born in Decatur, Illinois and lived in New York City for nearly 50 years. The acclaimed author of 35 novels for children and young adults, he won the Newbery Medal for A Year Down Yonder, a Newbery Honor for A Long Way from Chicago, the Scott O’Dell Award for The River Between Us, the Edgar Allen Poe Award for Are You in the House Alone?, a Boston Globe-Horn BookAward Honor for The Best Man, and the Christopher Medal for The Teacher’s Funeral. He was the first children’s author ever to have been awarded a National Humanities Medal, and was twice a National Book Award Finalist.  

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin Books; First Edition (April 12, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 148 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0142401102
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0142401101
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 13 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 750L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 6
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.41 x 7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,241 ratings

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Richard Peck has written over twenty novels, and in the process has become one of America's most highly respected writers for young adults. A versatile writer, he is beloved by middle graders as well as young adults for his mysteries and coming-of-age novels. He now lives in New York City. In addition to writing, he spends a great deal of time traveling around the country attending speaking engagements at conferences, schools and libraries...Mr. Peck has won a number of major awards for the body of his work, including the Margaret A. Edwards Award from School Library Journal, the National Council of Teachers of English/ALAN Award, and the 1991 Medallion from the University of Southern Mississippi. Virtually every publication and association in the field of children s literature has recommended his books, including Mystery Writers of America which twice gave him their Edgar Allan Poe Award. Dial Books for Young Readers is honored to welcome Richard Peck to its list with Lost in Cyberspace and its sequel The Great Interactive Dream Machine...

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Louise
5.0 out of 5 stars Grandma is at it again!!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
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I bought this as a gift to accompany A Long Way From Chicago and my sister loved it and devoured it! If you need a good laugh, read these 2 books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2023
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Love this book!! It is charming and funny! It is the perfect book to read many times! It will always be one of my favorites!!
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Peter R. Erskine
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story. Life reaffirmed!
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2022
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Read all Richard Peck's stories! We read these to our kids when they were little and now re-read them, out loud, when they are adults for the joy of the tales!
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Diane Webb
4.0 out of 5 stars Home Run for Pre-teen Audience
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2013
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A Long Way from Chicago
By Richard Peck

As a reader looking for an easy and enjoyable read, I really loved this novel. I found its characters to be endearing and humorous. This novel did not require very much emotional investment from the reader; which, for me, led to a very relaxing read after a stressful day. This novel's reading level is for readers age 8 and up. This novel's interest level is geared toward a young audience, mostly likely between the ages of 8 and 12. I found that this novel appealed to both boy and girl readers. I think this novel work very well in a classroom setting. It is comprised of a collection of stories about a brother and sister who visit their eccentric grandmother every August during their childhood. It is told from the boy's point of view, but Peck handles this point of view in such a way that it does not turn away girl readers. I really appreciated the light humor and fun stories of a simple childhood. The end of this novel is fitting and does not leave the reader dissatisfied. Overall, for Young Adult readers, I would rate this novel a 4 out of 5 stars because I think that it is a little below the Young Adult interest level.
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Family Guy
5.0 out of 5 stars Kept me laughing
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2022
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I wasn't sure about the book when I started but a few chapters in drew me in so I couldn't put the book down. It's maybe a book for youth but if you want a fun story while learning bits about the past this is it. I think it's a story for all ages!
(By Mrs. Family Guy)
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Sookie
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, quirky read. Loved every page
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2019
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My 11 year old daughter had this assigned required reading the summer going into 6th grade. I decided to read it with her (got 2 copies). She had trouble getting into it at first because it’s written from the time of 1920’s and some phrases were unknown or confusing to her. It was an instant hit for me. I knew I was going to adore All the characters from the start. This book is beautiful, hilarious and a quick read. I’m the end my daughter and I both loved it - just ordered he sequel. She even got 100% on the AR reading test for it.
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T. Dunas
5.0 out of 5 stars A Long Way From Chicago by Richard Peck
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2011
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Richard Peck did a fabulous job with the writing of this book. It is part of a two book series, with A Year Down Yonder being the other in the series. Both books are very well written and full of humor, as well as candid looks into early post depression life in the mid-west. My children have been reading and re-reading these two books since they were in elementary school and are still reading these books from time to time for the sheer joy of it and they are 19 and 20 year-olds, now. This is one of those books which a young child can read and enjoy, but as an adult, I laughed even harder and understood even more of what goes on between the pages. If you are interested in a good laugh-filled book and enjoy a well written story that is entertaining, you will probably find this book a great read as me and my family have.
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Mom of Many
5.0 out of 5 stars A more innocent time
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2022
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I love this book. I love the characters, the way the stories are told, and I love the peek into a more innocent time.
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Javier Mancebo
5.0 out of 5 stars He perdido la cuenta de las veces que lo he releido.
Reviewed in Spain on September 18, 2021
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No soy de los que releen libros pero este lo he releído muchas veces. Una pena que no exista en castellano porque además el nivel de inglés debe ser bastante alto para atreverse con él.
El libro cuentas las peripecias de dos hermanos que viajan desde Chicago a la pequeña ciudad de su Abuela durante los veranos de 1929 a 1935. Los hermanos creen al principio que sus padres les mandan a un destino aburrido pero poco a poco van descubriendo que su Abuela no es una simple ancianita, sino más bien una mujer valiente capaz de impartir justicia allá donde haga falta. Una novela llena de ingenio y humor.
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frankie
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for children aged 8 years to 80 years! ! !
Reviewed in Germany on August 18, 2014
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A charming book adults will enjoy reading to children. This novel has funny situations, and memorable characters.

Good values are taught in a humorous way: What happens when you don't tell the truth? Loving a grandparent. Is cheating a good way to win? Kindness. How to enjoying the simple things in life. Buy "A Long Way From Chicago" and ENJOY!
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Clean Jean
5.0 out of 5 stars funny, and very entertaining
Reviewed in Canada on January 19, 2015
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Lighthearted, funny, and very entertaining. Loved it.
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さんぺい
4.0 out of 5 stars 楽しい子ども向けの短編集
Reviewed in Japan on August 16, 2005
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　内容的には、他の人が書いているように豪快なおばあちゃんとの、夏ごとの体験をつづった楽しいお話です。
　ただし、英文は子ども向けのせいか、分からないところが結構あります。気にしなければ問題ないと思いますが。
　また、148ページに7話＋αなので、長編が好きな人には物足りないと思います。
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