"A Year Down Yonder" is a novel written by Richard Peck, published in 2000. It is the sequel to Peck's earlier novel "A Long Way from Chicago." The book is set during the Great Depression and follows the story of a teenage girl named Mary Alice, who is sent to live with her eccentric grandmother in a small town in Illinois while her parents struggle financially. During her year in the town, Mary Alice encounters a colorful cast of characters and experiences various adventures and misadventures. The novel explores themes of family, community, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. "A Year Down Yonder" won the Newbery Medal in 2001 for its outstanding contribution to children's literature. It is beloved for its humor, heartwarming moments, and vivid depiction of small-town life during a challenging historical period.
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