A Long Way from Chicago
- 148pages
- 6 heures de lecture
A boy reminisces about spending summers with grandma in her small town
Un long chemin jusqu'à Chicago Séries
Cette série retrace les aventures estivales inoubliables des frères et sœurs Joey et Mary Delanie lorsqu'ils rendent visite à leur excentrique oncle Putman. Chaque année, de 1929 à 1936, ils vivent une nouvelle escapade, souvent inattendue, qui favorise leur développement personnel. Les histoires sont empreintes d'humour, de cœur et d'une représentation subtile des changements sociétaux durant la Grande Dépression. C'est une exploration touchante de la famille, de l'adolescence et des leçons surprenantes de la vie.
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A Year Down Yonder
- 144pages
- 6 heures de lecture
The story follows a young protagonist navigating challenges that test their resilience and courage. With themes of friendship, perseverance, and the importance of community, the narrative unfolds in a richly detailed setting that enhances the emotional depth of the characters' journeys. The author skillfully weaves humor and heartwarming moments throughout, making it a compelling read for both children and adults. The Newbery Medal recognition highlights its significance in children's literature, celebrating its impact and storytelling excellence.
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One of the most adored characters in children's literature is the eccentric, forceful, bighearted Grandma Dowdel, star of the Newbery Award-winning A Year Down Yonder and Newbery Honor-winning A Long Way from Chicago. And it turns out that her story isn't over. It's now 1958, and a new family has moved in next door to Mrs. Dowdel: a minister and his wife and kids. Soon Mrs. Dowdel will work her particular brand of charm on all of them, and they will quickly discover that the last house in town might also be the most vital.