Books by Richard Peck

10 books · Ages 4–18

Richard Peck has 10 books on Wonderlit spanning ages 4–18.

Series

The Great Interactive Dream Machine
Another Adventure in Cyberspace
1 book · Ages 4–11
A Year Down Yonder
Grandma Dowdel
1 book · Ages 10–14
A Season of Gifts
Mrs. Dowdel
1 book · Ages 9–13

Standalone Books

Cover of Lost in Cyberspace
Lost in Cyberspace
Richard Peck
Josh and Aaron, two sixth-graders, discover a way to time travel using their prep school's computer. Their adventures in
Ages 4–11
Cover of A Long Way From Chicago A Novel in Stories
A Long Way From Chicago A Novel in Stories
Richard Peck
Join Joey and Mary Alice as they recount their annual summer visits to Grandma Dowdel's small Illinois town during the G
Ages 9–13
Cover of Ghosts I Have Been
Ghosts I Have Been
Richard Peck
Blossom Culp, known for her sharp tongue and outsider status, suddenly realizes her boast about seeing ghosts is true. T
Ages 8–12
Cover of The River Between Us
The River Between Us
Richard Peck
An Illinois family welcomes two enigmatic young women from New Orleans during the Civil War. Their arrival brings secret
Ages 4–11
Cover of The Teacher's Funeral
The Teacher's Funeral
Richard Peck
Russell Culver, 15, dreams of leaving school in 1904 Indiana. When his teacher dies, he hopes for freedom, but his siste
Ages 10–14
Cover of On the Wings of Heroes
On the Wings of Heroes
Richard Peck
In a small Illinois town during WWII, a young boy named Davy observes the world changing around him, finding comfort in
Ages 4–11
Cover of Three Quarters Dead
Three Quarters Dead
Richard Peck
Kerry finally finds acceptance with the popular girls at her new school, but her world shatters when they are killed in
Ages 12–18

By Age Range

Ages 4-7
4 books
The Great Interactive Dream MachineLost in CyberspaceThe River Between Us
Ages 8-11
9 books
The Great Interactive Dream MachineLost in CyberspaceA Long Way From Chicago A Novel in Stories
Ages 12-18
6 books
A Long Way From Chicago A Novel in StoriesA Year Down YonderGhosts I Have Been

Common Themes

Self-Confidence & IdentityCuriosity & WonderResilience & PerseveranceLove & FamilyFamily & SiblingsGrowing UpFriendship & LoyaltyJustice & Fairness

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