A Year Down Yonder - Richard Peck

This book would be interesting for young adults especially young adult girls. This is a novel about a girl who goes to live with her grandma during the depression because her dad lost his job, and they had to move out of their apartment. Through this experience she forms a special bond with her grandmother that she will always cherish. The book is a sequal to A Long Way From Chicago. This novel reveals a strong source of place that she can call home. I enjoyed reading the book. My reaction to this story was influenced by thoughts of my grandmother because she is a strong woman like the character in the story. I have always been close to her. I could compare this story to the story Bud, Not Buddy. The setting for both stories took place during the depression. Both characters were forced to leave their homes and live with someone else. Both characters also gained a new appreciation for their grandparents. Children's literature allows you to see how people deal with situations during difficult times, and it also provides a way for the reader to identify with the character or characters in the story.