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Richard Peck

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Richard Peck

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Full Name: Richard Peck
Born: April 10, 1934
Decatur, Illinois, USA
Occupation: Writer
Nationality: American
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Biography

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 Souther 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 Allen Poe Award.


Works in the WWEnd Database

 Non Series Works

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