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A Year Down Yonder
by Richard Peck · Grade 4 · AR 5.5
A Year Down Yonder
Reading Comprehension Questions
by Richard Peck
19 curated questions
A Year Down Yonder is the sequel to A Long Way from Chicago. It tells the story of fifteen-year-old Mary Alice, who is sent from her comfortable city life in Chicago to live with her eccentric and formidable grandmother, Grandma Dowdel, in a small, rural Illinois town during the Great Depression. Over the course of a year, Mary Alice navigates the challenges of country life, school, and adolescence under the watchful, unconventional guidance of her grandmother. Grandma Dowdel, known for her cunning, resourcefulness, and deep, if often hidden, care for her community, teaches Mary Alice invaluable lessons about life, family, and finding strength in unexpected places. Mary Alice grows from a timid city girl into a more confident and understanding young woman, learning to appreciate her grandmother's unique wisdom and the resilience of the rural community.
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A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck is recommended for grades 3-5 readers with an AR level of 5.5. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
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