Thursday, March 26, 2020

A Season of Gifts by Richard Peck


It's 1958 and there is a new family living next door to Mrs. Dowdel . . . a family that desperately needs her help whether they know it or not.

There's 12 year old Bob who is shy and being picked on by bullies.
There's 14 year old Phyllis who is obsessed with Elvis Presley.
There's 6 year old Ruth Ann who is looking for a larger than life role model.
And there are their parents, a young minister and his wife, who are adjusting to small town life.

As they go through the fall season from the start of school to Christmas, they'll realize just how special Mrs. Dowdel is and all the gifts she's given them.


This is a companion novel to A Long Way from Chicago and A Year Down Yonder.  It continues the exploits of Mrs. Dowdel and the small town she lives in.  This is an excellent story for children, especially during the holiday season.  It's also available in audiobook for those who would prefer to listen to the story.

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