A Season of Gifts

Richard Peck, Ron McLarty

eAudio - 2009

One of the most adored children’s book characters of all time is the eccentric, forceful, bighearted Grandma Dowdel, star of the Newbery Medal—winning A Year Down Yonder and Newbery Honor—winning A Long Way from Chicago. And it turns out that her story isn’t over–not even close.It is now 1958, and a new family has moved in next door to Mrs. Dowdel–a family in desperate need of her help (whether they realize it or not). There’s twelve-year-old Bob, shy on courage in a town full of bullies; his Elvis-obsessed older sister, Phyllis, who just might be on the verge of spinning out of control; Bob’s little sister, Ruth Ann, ready and waiting for a larger-than-life role model; and even Bob’s two parents, the young minister and hi...s wife, who are amazed to discover that the last house in town might also be the most vital.As Christmas rolls around, the whole family will realize that they’ve found a true home, and...

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Books on Tape
Language
English
Main Authors
Richard Peck, Ron McLarty
Online Access
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Format
MP3 audiobook, OverDrive Listen audiobook
MP3 audiobook
File Size111 GB
Parts3
ISBN9780739385494
Release Date9/22/2009
OverDrive Listen audiobook
File Size111 GB
ISBN9780739385494
Release Date9/22/2009