Comments on: Top 100 Children’s Novels #67: A Long Way from Chicago by Richard Peck

By: Mevanee

Mevanee — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 22:55:02 +0000

I was privileged to hear Peck speak at the Urbana Free Public Library a few years back. He is charming and delightful, reminding me of what it must have been like to hear the humorous traveling orators, the likes of Mark Twain. It was an evening I will never forget, and I got to have my picture made with him in case I do!

By: DaNae

DaNae — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:03:32 +0000

I know what you mean about hearing Peck speak. Last summer at the 40th SCBWI anniversary he was Keynote of Keynotes. Every sentence was a work of art.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:16:26 +0000

I just listened to the audiobook–a great introduction to Grandma Dowdel (who wouldn’t want her as a relative?). A true classic. I can’t wait to read the sequel.

By: Elle Librarian

Elle Librarian — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:10:34 +0000

*Dowdel

By: Elle Librarian

Elle Librarian — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:09:36 +0000

Finally one of my top 10 books made the list. I was getting nervous! This book is so bittersweet for me – Grandma Dowell reminds me so much of my own grandmother. I savored every word of this book and was incredibly sad to finish it.