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Peck, Richard Wayne was born on April 5, 1934 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of Wayne Morris and Virginia (Gray) Peck.
(Trav, Kate, and Buck make up a trio during their freshman...)
Trav, Kate, and Buck make up a trio during their freshman year in high school, but their special friendship may not be enough to save Trav as he pressures himself relentlessly to succeed, in his own eyes as well as in the eyes of his parents and the world.
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( It's Halloween, 1914. Teenage psychic Blossom Culp snea...)
It's Halloween, 1914. Teenage psychic Blossom Culp sneaks into the house where the rest of her class is having a party-and that's when everything goes haywire. Suddenly Blossom is hurled into a time warp. Her psychic powers have found a way to send her into the future-our time. But will they be able to send her back?
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(Blossom Culp is the outspoken outcast of Bluff City, alwa...)
Blossom Culp is the outspoken outcast of Bluff City, always getting into trouble. No one wants to cross her, especially now that she's revealed that she can see the Unseen. Then Blossom herself is stunned, because her lie turns out to be truth. She actually does have second sight...and she is "on board" the sinking Titanic.
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This offer includes 6 Books: The Bfg; Swindle; No More Dead Dogs; a Long Way From Chicago; the Teacher's Funeral
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(Only Alexander knows why the barn is haunted—-and by what...)
Only Alexander knows why the barn is haunted—-and by what When Alexander notices an eerie light coming out of the barn,. He thinks his friend Blossom Culp is trying to spook him. But strange things really are happening there. Slimy footprints appear out of nowhere, and whimpering sounds float down from the hayloft. And when he ventures into the barn in the dark of night, his breath catches in his throat. Suddenly Blossom's words come back to him: "You can make contact with the Unseen...." Now there's a girl ghost standing right in front of him, telling him of great danger ahead. But is there time for Alexander to act on her warning? Blossom Culp #1 “Peck’s blending of mystery and humor makes an unusual and entertaining ghost story.” —Booklist, starred review
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(THIS BOOK IS WRITTEN IN KOREAN. 일곱 번의 여름과 괴짜 할머니 뉴베리 수상작 ...)
THIS BOOK IS WRITTEN IN KOREAN. 일곱 번의 여름과 괴짜 할머니 뉴베리 수상작 시리즈 | 5 | 양장본 리처드 펙 지음 | 김선희 옮김 | 이선민 그림 | 주니어김영사 | 2008년 04월 30일 출간 The 1999 Newbery Honor Book -"A small masterpiece of storytelling." -The Horn Book Each summer over the nine years of the Depression, Joey and his sister, Mary Alice-two city slickers from Chicago-make their annual summer visit to Grandma Dowdel's seemingly sleepy Illinois town. Soon enough, they find that it's far from sleepy... and Grandma is far from your typical grandmother. From seeing their first corpse (and he isn't resting easy) to helping Grandma trespass, pinch property, catch the sheriff in his underwear, and feed the hungry-all in one day-Joey and Mary Alice have nine summers they'll never forget. Richard Peck's laugh-out-loud funny, episodic novel makes sure that you never will, either! "Peck deftly captures the feel of the times...Remarkable and fine." -Kirkus Reviews, pointer review "Warmly nostalogic, beautifully written, and full of thought-provoking interpersonal relatinships." -Children's Literature "A rollicking celebration...Perfect for reading aloud and a great choice for family sharing." -School Library Journal, starred review
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(Set of 12 paperback Newbery Medal and Honor books. Titles...)
Set of 12 paperback Newbery Medal and Honor books. Titles include Call It Courage ~ The Cay ~ Holes ~ The Whipping Boy ~ A Long Way From Chicago ~ The Westing Game ~ Johnny Tremain ~ My Brother Sam Is Dead ~ Misty of Chincoteague ~ Amos Fortune ~ Chucaro ~ The Egypt Game.
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(The popular author describes how he grew up in Decatur, I...)
The popular author describes how he grew up in Decatur, Illinois, went into teaching, and eventually became a writer, incorporating his earlier experiences into novels intended to reach and change young readers.
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Use Novel-Ties ® study guides as your total guided reading program. Reproducible pages in chapter-by-chapter format provide you with the right questions to ask, the important issues to discuss, and the organizational aids that help students get the most out of each book they read.
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(Trying to escape the vicious King Kobra gang and trouble...)
Trying to escape the vicious King Kobra gang and troubled life at home, eighth graders Barnie and Teresa flee the city. With only four dollars between them, they hop a bus, hoping to find a new life at the end of the line. Destination: Paradise Park. But Paradise Park turns out to be a cement-covered suburban shopping mall--not quite the paradise they had hoped for. With no money and no home to retum to, they are forced to stay. And paradise park takes them in--in more ways than one. Barnie and Teresa spend their days and nights in the climate-controlled consumer paradise of a large department store. And just when they think they can live there unnoticed forever, Teresa and Barnie find that even Paradise Park has its secrets. Even in the dead of night, they are far from alone....
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( After his mother dies, 17-year-old Jim realizes he must...)
After his mother dies, 17-year-old Jim realizes he must raise his younger brother, Byron, alone. But when their father shows up with plans to take them to Florida, Jim wonders if the reunion will last. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults.
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(The year is 1861. Civil war is imminent and Tilly Pruitt'...)
The year is 1861. Civil war is imminent and Tilly Pruitt's brother, Noah, is eager to go and fight on the side of the North. With her father long gone, Tilly, her sister, and their mother struggle to make ends meet and hold the dwindling Pruitt family together. Then one night a mysterious girl arrives on a steamboat bound for St. Louis. Delphine is unlike anyone the small river town has even seen. Mrs. Pruitt agrees to take Delphine and her dark, silent traveling companion in as boarders. No one in town knows what to make of the two strangers, and so the rumors fly. Is Delphine's companion a slave? Could they be spies for the South? Are the Pruitts traitors? A masterful tale of mystery and war, and a breathtaking portrait of the lifelong impact one person can have on another.
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(Join Joey and his sister Mary Alice as they spend nine un...)
Join Joey and his sister Mary Alice as they spend nine unforgettable summers with the worst influence imaginable-their grandmother!
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(Molly Moberly knows she doesn't belong in this small Miss...)
Molly Moberly knows she doesn't belong in this small Missouri town with her great-aunt Fay. It's just a temporary arrangement--until her mother gets out of the hospital. But then Molly meets Will, a fellow stray, and begins to realize she's not the only one on the outside. In fact, it seems like the town's full of strays--only some end up where they belong sooner than others. Richard Peck has created a rich, compassionate story that will go straight to the heart of every kid who's ever felt like an outsider."This sensitive heroine is one readers will want to take under their wing." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
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Peck, Richard Wayne was born on April 5, 1934 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of Wayne Morris and Virginia (Gray) Peck.
Student, Exeter (England) University, 1954-1955; Bachelor of Arts, DePauw University, 1956; Master of Arts, Southern Illinois U., 1959; Doctor of Humane Letters, DePauw University, 1999.
Member faculty, School Education, Hunter College, 1965-1971. Lecturer in field; Adjunct Professor library science Louisiana State University, since 1996. Adjunct Professor Library.
School, Louisiana Staet U., since 1997.
(Trav, Kate, and Buck make up a trio during their freshman...)
(The popular author describes how he grew up in Decatur, I...)
(Join Joey and his sister Mary Alice as they spend nine un...)
(Only Alexander knows why the barn is haunted—-and by what...)
(Trying to escape the vicious King Kobra gang and trouble...)
(Trying to escape the vicious King Kobra gang and trouble...)
(This offer includes 6 Books: The Bfg; Swindle; No More De...)
( After his mother dies, 17-year-old Jim realizes he must...)
(After his mother dies, 17-year-old Jim realizes he must r...)
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Assistant director Council Basic Education, Washington, 1969-1970. Served with United States Army, 1956-1958. Member Authors Guild, Authors League, Delta Chi.