A Long Way From Chicago

Follow a brother and sister in this coming-of-age tale filled with heart, history, and just the right amount of trouble! When Joey and his sister Mary Alice leave Chicago to spend the summer with their Grandma Dowdel, they expect a quiet visit in a sleepy country town. Instead, they get nine summers of jaw-dropping surprises, laugh-out-loud mischief, and moments that will change them forever. Grandma may be older than dirt and tougher than a rusty tractor, but she’s got a heart of gold—and a habit of teaching life lessons in unexpected (and hilarious) ways. . .

Publishing Details

Author : Richard Peck

Physical Details

Type of Book: Chapter

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 160

Size: 5 x 7 in

Year Published: 2004

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 5th

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Historical Fiction

Theme: Adventure, Family, Humor