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A Season of Gifts

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4 out of 5
Based on 658 Ratings and 299 Reviews

Book Description


It is 1958, and a new family has moved in next door to Grandma Dowdel: a Methodist minister and his wife and three kids. Soon Mrs. Dowdel will work her particular brand of charm -- or medicine, depending on who you're asking -- on all of them. As Christmas rolls around, the Barnhart family realizes that they've found a true home -- and a neighbor who gives gifts that will last a lifetime... More
Book Information
PublisherThorndike Press
BindingHardcover (7 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages284
ISBN-10141042409X
ISBN-13978-1410424099
Publication Date03/03/2010
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About Richard Peck (Author) : Richard Peck is a published author and an illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Richard Peck include Amanda/Miranda, The Teacher's Funeral: A Comedy i... more
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10/29/2009 Debbie Dadey said: I'm a big Richard Peck fan, so naturally I loved this book. Grandma Dowdel is my hero! Will kids love it as much as this old former librarian? Not sure, but I hope so.
tags: Inspired me

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