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All parent reviews for A Long Way from Chicago: a Novel in Stories

Age
8
Parent of 11 and 14 year old
January 18, 2010
 
Heartwarming, funny for kids 8 and up along with their parents
We LOVE this book and have read/listened to it more than 5 times. My mother even bought it and it's sequel to listen to in her car on long trips. It makes us laugh and think about life as it used to be and the value of family. We often quote the book and remember the delightful characters in this story.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
i loved it...
such a charming story and a true original to-be classic! i loved it and its a book u can read more than once! i also recommend its sequel 'A Year Down Yonder.' its even better if u get it on tape/cd the reader is fantastic!

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