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Hilarious Adventures in Richard Peck's Books: Summer Escapades and School Antics

Discover the delightful world of Richard Peck's books where quirky characters create unforgettable stories. Join Joey and Mary Alice as they navigate summer adventures with their trouble-making grandma in "A Long Way from Chicago". Experience the chaos in "The Teacher’s Funeral" as Russel grapples with his bossy sister taking over the classroom. Travel back in time with Rosie in "Fair Weather" witnessing the World’s Columbian Exposition. And explore Davy's challenges on the WWII homefront in "On the Wings of Heroes". These books promise laughter and life lessons!

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Hilarious Adventures in Richard Peck's Books: Summer Escapades and School Antics

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  1. What dohave in common? a trouble-causing grandma, a bossy sister, snobby Aunt Euterpe, and a teacher who “looked like a walnut with a mustache”

  2. They’re all characters in books by Richard Peck!

  3. In A Long Way from Chicago… • Joey and Mary Alice are city kids who get a dose of the country—and a dose of their grandma—every summer when they visit her. • It’s a hilarious book with a new adventure every summer!

  4. In The Teacher’s Funeral… • Russel Culver is excited when he finds out his teacher died a few days before school starts. • He is NOT excited to find out that his sister is taking over the classroom!!

  5. In Fair Weather… • Rosie and her family get an invitation to visit their Aunt Euterpe and see the World’s Columbian Exposition (like the state fair :). • They have fun, get into trouble, and have a life-changing experience.

  6. In On the Wings of Heroes… • Davy faces life on the homefront during WWII. He’s waiting for his brother to come home, dealing with a bully, and learning a lot from his surprising new teacher.

  7. Be sure to check out Richard Peck’s books!! On the Wings of Heroes A Long Way from Chicago The Teacher’s Funeral Fair Weather A Year Down Yonder Ghosts I Have Been Amanda/Miranda

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