One of the most adored children's book characters of all time is the eccentric, forceful, bighearted Grandma Dowdel, star of the Newbery Medal winning A Year Down and Newbery Honor-winning A Long Way from Chicago.And it turns out that her story isn't over--not even close.
It is now 1958,and a new family has moved in next door to Mrs.Dowdel-a family in desperate need of her help (wether they realize it or not).There's twelve-year-old Bod, shy on courage in a town full of bullies; his Elvis-obsessed older sisters, Phylis, who just might be on the verge of spinning out of control; Bob's little sister, Ruth Ann, read and waiting for a large-than-life role model; and even Bob's two parents, the younge minister and wife, who are amazed ti discover that the last house in town might also be the mostvital.
As Christmas rolls around. the whole family will realize that they've found a true home, and a neighbor with remarkedable gifts to share.
