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Every summer from 1929-1935, in A Long Way from Chicago, Joey Dowdel and his younger sister, Mary Alice, are sent to spend a week with their grandmother in her small Illinois town located halfway between Chicago and St. Louis. Not even the big city crimes of Chicago offer as much excitement as Grandma Dowdel when she outwits the banker, sets illegal fish traps, catches the town's poker playing business men in their underwear, and saves the town from the terror of the Cowgill boys. Now an old man, Joe Dowdel remembers these seven summers and the "larger than life" woman who out-smarted the law and used blackmail to help those in need. (From Penguin USA)
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Joey and his sister, Mary Alice visit their Grandma Dowdel every year during their summer vacation. They live in the big city of Chicago, while Grandma lives in a small Illinois town. We learn about small-town life during the Depression. There are seven short stories for the years 1929 through 1942. Grandma's life is different to say the least! Her town has many interesting characters. The story is told by Joe as an adult as he reminisces about those summer trips. Grandma's life makes for fun adventures.
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How many pages are in a long way from Chicago?
how many pages are in a long way from chicago
Is A Long Way from Chicago a movie?
Yes
Where are the Settings in A long Way in Chicago?
near Chicago, Illinois
Who were the characters in chapter 4 of a long way of Chicago?
wow
Where was A Long Way from Chicago published?
It was by Penguin Group USA...
Who is Ernie in the book A long way from Chicago?
he is the farmer and he is a wilcox
Who is the oldest man in a long way from chicago and how old is he?
The oldest man in A long way from Chicago is Uncle Griswold Grady, who is 103 years old. He is in the chapter called Centennial Summer.
Ransack in A Long Way From Chicago?
there is no such thing as ransack in this book. if he was it is your mom
Who is the main character in the book a long way from Chicago?
Joey Dowdel
What are the to minor characters from a long way from Chicago?
the cat and the people of the town
What is grandma dowdel's real name in a long way from Chicago?
Grandma Dowdel, from "A Long Way From Chicago" is a tough and funny Grandma that only goes by the name of Grandma in the book. Surely she has a real first name, but the author does not reveal it in the book.
Who does grandma face in the pie contest in Long way from Chicago?
Rupert pennypaker
