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Books by Richard Peck | Wonderlit

Books by Richard Peck

20 books · Ages 4–18

Known for the Josh and Aaron and Grandma Dowdel series, Richard Peck writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, alongside 12 standalone books, exploring themes of growing up, history, love & family.

Series

Lost in Cyberspace

The Great Interactive Dream Machine

2 books · Ages 4–12

A Long Way from Chicago

A Year Down Yonder

A Season of Gifts

Grandma Dowdel

3 books · Ages 8–14

Ghosts I Have Been

1 book · Ages 9–13

Secrets at Sea

The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail

The Mouse Family Cranston

2 books · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books

Cover of Are You in the House Alone?

Are You in the House Alone?

Gail's life is upended by terrifying threats, but the real nightmare begins when the town’s golden boy is protected from

Cover of Second Sight: Stories for a New Millennium

Second Sight: Stories for a New Millennium

Madeleine L'Engle, Richard Peck, Avi, Natalie Babbitt, Janet Taylor Lisle, Rita Williams-Garcia, Nancy Springer, Michael Cadnum

For the reflective child navigating big questions about faith and the invisible ways we are connected to those we have l

Cover of Dreamland Lake

When two thirteen-year-old boys stumble upon a dead body, their summer takes a dark turn into a series of events involvi

Cover of The River Between Us

The River Between Us

The Civil War is beginning when two mysterious young women arrive at the Pruitt family home in Illinois, bringing secret

Cover of The Teacher's Funeral

The Teacher's Funeral

Russell wants to quit school for the open road, but when his sister becomes the new teacher, his plans for freedom turn

Cover of On the Wings of Heroes

On the Wings of Heroes

For children processing the absence of a loved one, this story captures the quiet courage and deep family bonds found on

Cover of Acting Out

Avi, Susan Cooper, Sharon Creech, Patricia MacLachlan, Katherine Paterson, Richard Peck

For the creative child who loves to perform, this collection of short plays by master storytellers provides easy-to-stag

Cover of Three Quarters Dead

Three Quarters Dead

Kerry finally fits in with the popular clique, but after a tragic accident claims her friends, mysterious text messages

Cover of The Best Man

For children navigating the shift to middle school and looking for positive male role models while their world and bodie

Cover of Secrets of the Shopping Mall

Secrets of the Shopping Mall

For the child who feels like an outsider and dreams of a secret life, this satirical adventure explores finding communit

Cover of Fair Weather

Rosie's life on the farm changes forever when her family travels to the 1893 World's Fair to see Buffalo Bill and the wo

Cover of Here Lies the Librarian

Here Lies the Librarian

In 1914 Indiana, a girl running an auto shop joins forces with visiting library science students to revive a town librar

By Age Range

The Great Interactive Dream Machine

The Great Interactive Dream Machine

Lost in Cyberspace

Second Sight: Stories for a New Millennium

Are You in the House Alone?

Lost in Cyberspace

Second Sight: Stories for a New Millennium

Common Themes

Growing Up History Love & Family Humor Family & Siblings Fear & Bravery Self-Confidence & Identity Loneliness & Belonging

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We Deserve Monuments

We Deserve Monuments

Killing Mr. Griffin

Killing Mr. Griffin

Incarceron

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Hope Was Here