A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck

Set during the Great Depression, this heartwarming tale follows a young girl named Mary Alice who is sent to live with her feisty and larger-than-life Grandma Dowdel in a small rural town. Over the course of a year, Mary Alice navigates the challenges of adapting to a new environment, while her grandmother's unconventional ways and indomitable spirit teach her invaluable life lessons. Through a series of humorous and touching adventures, Mary Alice discovers the strength of family bonds and the importance of community, ultimately finding her place in the world.

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