Year Down Yonder

Richard Peck, the acclaimed author of over twenty-five novels, has won the prestigious Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement in young adult literature. A Long Way from Chicago, his prequel to A Year Down Yonder, was named a Newbery Honor Book, a National Book Award finalist, an ALA Notable Book, and an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. Mr. Peck grew up in Decatur, Illinois, and now lives in New York City.Peck, Richard is the author of 'Year Down Yonder', published 2002 under ISBN 9780142300701 and ISBN 0142300705.