A Long Way From Chicago: A Novel in Stories (Puffin Modern

A Long Way From Chicago: A Novel in Stories (Puffin Modern Classics)

A Newbery Honor Book

A summer they'll never forget.

Each summer Joey and his sister, Mary Aliceâ€”two city slickers from Chicagoâ€”visit Grandma Dowdel's seemingly sleepy Illinois town. Soon enough, they find that it's far from sleepy...and Grandma isÂ 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 hungryâ€”all in one dayâ€”Joey and Mary Alice have nine summers they'll never forget!

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

"Each tale is a small masterpiece of storytelling."Â â€”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."Â â€”Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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

From the Trade Paperback edition.
Country USA
Brand Puffin Books
Manufacturer Puffin Books
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2000-10-01

A Long Way From Chicago: A Novel in Stories (Puffin Modern Classics)