Anonymously Yours [Paperback]

Richard Peck (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 21, 1995

The popular author describes how he grew up in Decatur, Illinois, went into teaching, and eventually became a writer, incorporating his earlier experiences into novels intended to reach and change young readers.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 6-12 --Peck's autobiography is what one would expect--recollections of the author's Midwestern youth, college life at home and abroad, stint in the army, teaching career, and development as a writer. Excerpts from his books abound; he cites passages from his novels in which people and episodes from his life emerge. The full text of ``Priscilla and the Wimps,'' a short story with far-reaching effects, is also included. He concludes with advice for prospective writers; the first of eight rules is, ``Never write what you know. Write what you can find out.'' Good quality black-and-white photographs of the author and his family enhance the personal narrative. Although not so candid and innovative as M. E. Kerr's Me Me Me Me (HarperCollins, 1983), this memoir is nevertheless engaging and filled with insight into Peck's creative processes. --Pat Katka, San Diego Public Library
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 122 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins; 1st Beech Tree ed edition (September 21, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688137024
• ISBN-13: 978-0688137021
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #918,694 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #78 in Books > Teens > Biographies

More About the Author

Richard Peck has written over twenty novels, and in the process has become one of America's most highly respected writers for young adults. A versatile writer, he is beloved by middle graders as well as young adults for his mysteries and coming-of-age novels. He now lives in New York City. In addition to writing, he spends a great deal of time traveling around the country attending speaking engagements at conferences, schools and libraries...Mr. Peck has won a number of major awards for the body of his work, including the Margaret A. Edwards Award from School Library Journal, the National Council of Teachers of English/ALAN Award, and the 1991 Medallion from the University of Southern Mississippi. Virtually every publication and association in the field of children s literature has recommended his books, including Mystery Writers of America which twice gave him their Edgar Allan Poe Award. Dial Books for Young Readers is honored to welcome Richard Peck to its list with Lost in Cyberspace and its sequel The Great Interactive Dream Machine...

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Look Back at Growing Up!!!, March 17, 2010

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Patricia J. Walker "Granny Pat" (Columbia, TN. USA) - See all my reviews
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This book was a joy to read! The streets, the houses, the friends, the terrifying teachers...It's all there, but wait a minute,I WAS there! It was my childhood, my youth, my neighborhoods, my friends and my town!
I loved it all!!!
Thank you, Dick, for bringing back times, people and events long ago, but fondly remembered in every page!

5.0 out of 5 stars Autobiography of Richard Peck, November 25, 2011

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Carol Boston (Eureka, IL, USA) - See all my reviews

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The book, Anonymously Yours, was as stated in the Amazon listing. It met all my expectations as to quality and condition, and it arrived promptly.