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Richard Peck
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Though Richard Peck is best known as a novelist, he has been writing rousing, provocative, and thoroughly entertaining short stories throughout his career. "Priscilla and the Wimps", his first, is perhaps the most-read children's short story of all time. Others have inspired his award-winning novels: A Long Way from Chicago and A Year down Yonder began with a tale called "Shotgun Cheatham's Last Night above Ground", and "The Electric Summer" was the jumping point for Fair Weather.
Compiled for the first time, here are all of Richard Peck's stories: eleven previously published tales and two brand-new ones. He has also written engaging notes about the stories, an informative introduction about the genre, and tips on how to write short stories, including "Five Helpful Hints" that will be a valuable aid to aspiring authors.
Vibrant and varied - from comic to supernatural, from historical to modern-day romantic - there's something for everyone in the collected stories of Richard Peck.
©2004 Ricahrd Peck (P)2012 Listening LibraryLos oyentes también disfrutaron...
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The Best Man
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- Narrado por: Michael Crouch
- Duración: 4 h y 25 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 92
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 85
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 86
Archer Magill has spent a lively five years of grade school with one eye out in search of grown-up role models. Three of the best are his grandpa, the great architect; his dad, the great vintage car customizer; and his uncle Paul, who is just plain great. These are the three he wants to be. Along the way he finds a fourth - Mr. McLeod, a teacher. In fact the first male teacher in the history of the school. But now here comes middle school and puberty. Change. Archer wonders how much change has to happen before his voice does.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Sweet story
- De Brandon en 02-19-18
De: Richard Peck
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A Season of Gifts
- De: Richard Peck
- Narrado por: Ron McLarty
- Duración: 3 h y 50 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 186
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 160
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 161
It is now 1958, and a new family has moved in next door to Mrs. Dowdel: a Methodist minister and his wife and kids. Soon Mrs. Dowdel will work her particular brand of charm - or medicine, depending on who you're asking - on all of them: ten-yearold Bob, who is shy on courage in a town full of bullies; his two fascinating sisters; and even Bob's two parents, who are amazed to discover that the last house in town might also be the most vital.
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5 out of 5 stars
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great story
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De: Richard Peck
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The Wednesday Wars
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- Narrado por: Joel Johnstone
- Duración: 7 h y 27 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 816
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 697
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 695
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Happy Book
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A Year Down Yonder
- De: Richard Peck
- Narrado por: Lois Smith
- Duración: 3 h y 24 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 548
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 451
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 451
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4 out of 5 stars
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love it.
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Here Lies the Librarian
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General4 out of 5 stars 69
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 43
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 43
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5 out of 5 stars
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So enjoyable
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Fair Weather
- De: Richard Peck
- Narrado por: Estelle Parsons
- Duración: 3 h y 29 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 88
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 69
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 70
On the brink of adulthood (not to mention a whole new century), Rosie makes her first trip to the big city, along with her wide-eyed siblings and their rascally old granddad. There, amidst the wonders of the fair, Rosie discovers the world and herself, while also coming face-to-face with some of the era's most famous people--including showgirl Lillian Russell and Colonel William F. Cody (a.k.a. Buffalo Bill
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4 out of 5 stars
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Not Grandma Dowdel but good!
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The Best Man
- De: Richard Peck
- Narrado por: Michael Crouch
- Duración: 4 h y 25 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 92
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 85
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 86
Archer Magill has spent a lively five years of grade school with one eye out in search of grown-up role models. Three of the best are his grandpa, the great architect; his dad, the great vintage car customizer; and his uncle Paul, who is just plain great. These are the three he wants to be. Along the way he finds a fourth - Mr. McLeod, a teacher. In fact the first male teacher in the history of the school. But now here comes middle school and puberty. Change. Archer wonders how much change has to happen before his voice does.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Sweet story
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De: Richard Peck
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A Season of Gifts
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- Narrado por: Ron McLarty
- Duración: 3 h y 50 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 186
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 160
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 161
It is now 1958, and a new family has moved in next door to Mrs. Dowdel: a Methodist minister and his wife and kids. Soon Mrs. Dowdel will work her particular brand of charm - or medicine, depending on who you're asking - on all of them: ten-yearold Bob, who is shy on courage in a town full of bullies; his two fascinating sisters; and even Bob's two parents, who are amazed to discover that the last house in town might also be the most vital.
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5 out of 5 stars
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great story
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De: Richard Peck
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The Wednesday Wars
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- Narrado por: Joel Johnstone
- Duración: 7 h y 27 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 816
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 697
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 695
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Happy Book
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De: Gary D. Schmidt
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A Year Down Yonder
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- Narrado por: Lois Smith
- Duración: 3 h y 24 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 548
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 451
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 451
Mary Alice and Grandma Dowdel return for more astonishing, laugh-out-loud adventures when 15-year-old Mary Alice moves in with her spicy grandmother for the year. Her extended visit is filled with moonlit schemes, romances both foiled and founded, and a whole parade of fools made to suffer in unusual (and always hilarious) ways.
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4 out of 5 stars
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love it.
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De: Richard Peck
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Here Lies the Librarian
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- Duración: 3 h y 40 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 69
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 43
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 43
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5 out of 5 stars
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So enjoyable
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Fair Weather
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 70
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4 out of 5 stars
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Not Grandma Dowdel but good!
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Masterful!
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The River Between Us
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5 out of 5 stars
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Love Peck's way of writing about history!
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Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre Past Perfect, Present Tense
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Historia5 out of 5 stars
- Carrie Jasper
- 04-22-20
Advice to Writers
The stories left you spellbound. The 'scary' stories though somewhat un-nerving were quite good. I loved Mrs. Dowdell and wish he had written more about her.
Mr. Peck's advice to writers was much appreciated.
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Historia5 out of 5 stars
- stephaniek
- 02-23-15
Great for Peck fans
Would you consider the audio edition of Past Perfect, Present Tense to be better than the print version?
I haven't read the print version. It was nice to hear Richard Peck speak, though.
What did you like best about this story?
I am surprised to admit, that I love the sections where Peck explains his writing. I love his stories, but it was great to hear his motivation. Like his novels, his explanations are very approachable for the younger reader, too.
What aspect of Various’s performance would you have changed?
The girl! There is one story in particular (Waiting for Sebastian) where she took on a British accent, and it was HORRIBLE! I was so distracted, I couldn't enjoy the story. She should have just stuck with her American accent. It wouldn't have detracted from the overall feel.
If you could take any character from Past Perfect, Present Tense out to dinner, who would it be and why?
The obvious choice would be the author, but thinking of his written characters, I would have to say Grandma Dowdell, although she probably wouldn't share much! I love a salty character.
Any additional comments?
If you already love Richard Peck, definitely worth a listen! I don't know if I would start with this, if I hadn't read any of his novels, but definitely quality stuff just like his novels.
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