This novel follows Martha Calhoun as she navigates life and relationships in a small town, dealing with personal challenges and societal expectations.
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A seagull named Jonathan seeks perfection in flight, challenging his flock's traditions.
A barnstorming pilot encounters a mysterious being who claims to be Jesus Christ and teaches him about the nature of reality.
A non-conformist seagull seeks to transcend the limitations of his flock by mastering the art of flight.
This biography details the life and expeditions of Richard Byrd, the American naval officer and polar explorer.
In a dark fantasy world, a young man is drawn into a conflict involving powerful beings and ancient magic.
A young woman moves to a new town and confronts her family's secrets and her own identity.
A young woman grapples with family secrets and her own identity in a small Midwestern town.
A young boy named Leo is sent to live with his eccentric aunt and uncle, where he discovers a hidden world of magic and mystery.
In a dystopian America, one hundred teenage boys participate in an annual grueling walking contest where the last one standing wins, but those who slow down are executed.
In 1904 Indiana, fifteen-year-old Russell Culver hopes the death of his teacher means the end of school, only to find his older sister taking over the classroom.
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A Long Way from Chicago (A Long Way from Chicago, #1)
Richard Peck · 1998
Concern7CleanVirtue19Thin
Two siblings spend summers with their eccentric grandmother in rural Illinois, experiencing humorous and memorable adventures.
Mary Alice navigates life in rural Illinois during the Great Depression, dealing with family and small-town dynamics.
In a small Midwestern town, a young boy navigates the complexities of life and loss after his teacher's death.
Set during World War I, this story follows a young boy who finds himself drawn into the world of espionage and danger.
A teenage girl named Romy navigates a complex relationship with a boy who has a mysterious illness and a unique connection to her.
In a small town, a young girl discovers a hidden library and a mysterious librarian who changes her perspective on life and reading.
This is an autobiographical novel where the author, Richard Peck, reflects on his childhood and adolescence. He shares personal anecdotes and observations about growing up.
A lonely teenager finds solace and friendship with a group of stray animals and a kind librarian.
Two sisters, living in rural Indiana during the Great Depression, navigate family challenges and their own developing identities.
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