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Description
Join Joey and his sister Mary Alice as they spend nine unforgettable summers with the worst influence imaginable—their grandmother!
Summary
This book is about two kids, Joey and Mary Alice, who go visit their Gramma who is very strange.
Cast of Characters/Important People
- grandma: A old, private, lady that is caring, too.
- Joey: the main charecter
- Mary Alice: Joey's sister
Memorable Quotes
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“''She keeps us as busy as bird dogs''”
Joey
First Sentence
You wouldn't think we'd have to leave Chicago to see a dead body.
Table of Contents
prologue
Shotgun Cheatham's Last Night Above Ground
The Mouse In The Milk
A One Woman Crime Wave
The Day Of Judgment
The Phantom Brakeman
Things With Wings
Centennial Summer
The Troop Train
Authors & Contributors
- Richard Peck (Author)
Awards
- national book award (Finalist)
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