Richard Peck

by Michael A. Sommers

Known as the forerunner of the problem novel in young adult literature, Richard Peck's books often touch on the issues of rape, death, divorce, poverty, and pregnancy. This enlightening book discusses his life and work, which includes more than thirty novels, including Are You in the House Alone? A Long Way from Chicago, Remembering the Good Times, and Blossom Culp and the Sleep of Death. This thorough and well-researched look at the life of this...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823940187
• ISBN13: 9780823940189
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: Rosen Central
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8