A Season of Gifts Audiobook

" fine, but no great shakes. certainly the weakest of the grandma dowdel books. this one just lack a bit of something. heart? teeth? soul? i don't know. it was just pretty passive and in-one-ear-out-the-other and the characterization of everyone who wasn't dowdel was lacking. and yet, it wasn't bad per se and maybe i'm insensitive but the controversial bits were lots of sound and fury, signifying nothing. "

" Grandma Dowdel is one of the most loveable characters of all time. Read A long way from Chicago and A Year Down Yonder first though to fall in love with her. "

" Grandma Dowdel is my hero. I love her suttle ways of serveing others. An easy to ready wholesome,humorous and feel good book, that goes right along with the other Richard Peck books. I've enjoyed them all! "

" Touching Funny Story set in 1958. Great characters. Mrs Dowdel is a unique neighbor to say the least. She seems to be busy and keep to herself but she knows the goings on of everyone in town and she has a big heart. Very cute Christmas story. "

" This was one of those books where I enjoyed every page. The characters were so distinct and I could just feel what the author experienced. It made me laugh out loud in parts and was a cute book to read during the holidays. I recommend this book for a fun, quick read. "

" I read the other books about Grandma Dowdel several years ago. This book makes me want to pick them up again. Definitely a simple, quick read, but totally enjoyable. "

" With his customary humor Peck tells how old Mrs. Dowdel, who doesn't "neighbor," transforms the lives of her new neighbors: a minister and his wife, their 11-year-old son Bob, their 14-year-old Elvis-crazed daughter Phyllis, and 6-year-old Ruth Ann, who becomes a miniature Mrs. Dowdel. The book includes a funeral for the remains of the Kickapoo princess, the eviction of a drinking revivalist preacher, the rescue of the trussed-up Bob who was strung up about the outhouse, and a haunted pumpkin patch. "

" I loved this quick read. It would be great to read out loud to children over the holidays. "

" Granny Dowdell is back, this time helping out new neighbors in 1958. The nostalgia factor is high and it's an often-funny gentle read, but Richard Peck doesn't do much for me, I'm afraid. "

" 4 1/2 stars! Hilarious! I love Richard Peck's books. "

" This was so entertaining and bought memories of Homecoming in Illinois when I was a teen in the early 1960's. "

" Not five stars because I did not love it quite as much as A Long Way From Chicago or A Year Down Yonder but I was still very glad to have Grandma Dowdel back. "

" Very humorous light read. Loved it. "

" Love this author, loved this book. Was part of the "A Long Way from Chicago" and "A Year Down Yonder" series. Excellent stories. I love Mrs. Dowdel and Mrs. Wilcox. Their characters are hilarious. This one is heartwarming as usual as well as laugh out loud funny. "

" Cute story about a family in a new town and a neighbor who helps them. "

" Another Grandma Dowdel book. I don't know if I like it as well as the other two, but Peck managed to keep the storyline fresh, while still keeping Mrs. Dowdel her same self. My kids love these books. "

" Mrs. Dowdel is an amazing woman. I've enjoyed each story. I am always surprised by how Peck wraps every character's story into the end. Great fun! Big heart! "

" I just adore his books. They are a quick read and funny yet interesting. "

" Grandma Dowdle is a delightful character and I enjoyed her and the others in this book. Fun to read, it made me laugh out loud at times. "

" I love Richard Peck and ALL of his books. He has the most interesting characters who have the most stupendous ways of solving problems. Love them! "

" A preacher and his family move into the house next door to Grandma Dowdel and the fun begins again in this companion book to A Long Way from Chicago and A Year Down Yonder. Grandma is such a well-rounded character, so full of life and quirks. Many laugh-out-loud passages in this book. "

" A good addition to the Mrs. Dowdel books by Richard Peck - A Long Way from Chicago and A Year Down Yonder were two of my favorite YA books. This was a funny, feel-good, story of the spirit of Christmas, which Mrs. Dowdel had, even though she claimed she wasn't a church-going woman. "

" Richard Peck has such a great sense of humor in his writing. This wasn't my favorite of his books, but it still made me wish I had lived back in "the good ole days." "

" A quick read -- and very much worth reading. "

" Love Mrs. Dowdel (from A Year Down Yonder). She's a great character. A good read for years 9+. "

" Enjoyed this latest addition to Grandma Dowdel. A fun read, not quite as good as the others with Grandma. Still I laughed out loud and thoroughly enjoyed the story. "

" The third book in the series about a Grandmother that knows how to get things done. "

" Grandma Dowdel is back, this time influencing the lives of some preacher kids next door. "

" I love Grandma. Even as she gets older and older, she does not lose her fiestiness. Love that woman. "

" I've enjoyed Richard Peck's books featuring the unforgettable Grandma Dowdle (A Year Down Yonder and A Long Way From Chicago), however this book was not as captivating for me. It's still a great story, but not quite the same caliber as his others. "

" I love Grandma Dowdel in any book. Peck really knows how to capture small town life. "

" Gramma Dowdel is my hero! She is so capable and interesting and knows how to handle any problem. "

" This was such a fun read! It wasn't as crazy as the first one, but it had such a sweet message! Thanks Taylor! Another winner! "

" Never tire of grandma Dowdel. "

" I love this author. Sweet story about a preacher's family and a quirky neighbor whom we met in A Long Way From Chicago and A Year Down Yonder. ALL wonderful wonderful. "

" Those who have read Peck's other books about Mrs. Dowdel will love to discover that she is still just as feisty as ever. A really great story for those new to Peck. "

" If you are a fan of Richard Peck's, A Year Down Yonder and A Long Way From Chicago, this is a must read. Grandma is back and no one is about to mess with that crazy old lady! The youngsters are grown, but Grandma still has a warm spot in her heart for the underdog. "

" I really love this author; this is the third book I have read and he didn't disappoint me as he brought back his grandma character with all her spunk and charm. "

" The third in the series. Quick and fun read. "

" I listened to this on CD and it was so fabulously funny I was smiling and laughing every time I drove the car! I wish it had been 50 discs instead of 3. Wonderful story. "

" A really cute book. Made me smile. "