Richard Peck

Here Lies the Librarian Richard Peck

Marc Notes: Fourteen-year-old Eleanor Peewee McGrath, a tomboy and automobile enthusiast, discovers new possibilities for her future after the 1914 arrival in her small Indiana town of four young librarians. Review Quotes: As always, Peck writes with humor and affection about times past, elders, and growing up strong. (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) Publisher Marketing: The Newbery Medal-winning author of A Year Down Yonder delivers a rousing, wicked comedy of cars, role models, and revelation that features quirky characters, a folksy setting, classic cars, and hilarious yet moving moments. Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 08/13/2007 pg. 70 (EAN 9780142409084, Paperback) Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 1109 (EAN 9780142409084, Paperback) School Library Journal 09/01/2006 pg. 70 (EAN 9780307285966, Compact Disc) Kliatt 09/01/2006 pg. 57 (EAN 9780307285966, Compact Disc) School Library Journal 09/01/2006 pg. 70 (EAN 9780307285959, Analog Audio Cassette) Booklist 03/01/2006 pg. 91 (EAN 9780803730809, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly 01/30/2006 pg. 70 (EAN 9780803730809, Hardcover) Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2006 pg. 742 (EAN 9780803730809, Hardcover) Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 1109 (EAN 9780803730809, Hardcover) Wilson Middle/Junior Hi Catalo 01/01/2006 pg. 98 (EAN 9780803730809, Hardcover) Wilson Middle/Junior Hi Catalo 01/01/2009 pg. 972 (EAN 9780803730809, Hardcover) Christian Home & School 09/01/2006 pg. 28 (EAN 9780803730809, Hardcover) Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2006 pg. 324 (EAN 9780803730809, Hardcover) Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2006 pg. 418 (EAN 9780803730809, Hardcover) Kliatt 03/01/2006 pg. 16 (EAN 9780803730809, Hardcover) Kirkus Review - Children 03/01/2006 pg. 237 (EAN 9780803730809, Hardcover) - *Starred Review School Library Journal 04/01/2006 pg. 146 (EAN 9780803730809, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2006 pg. 346 (EAN 9780803730809, Hardcover) Voice of Youth Advocates 02/01/2006 pg. 490 (EAN 9780803730809, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Peck, Richard RICHARD PECK is Professor of International Affairs at Lewis and Clark College.