Newbery Medal Winner (2001)

Mary Alice remembers childhood summers packed with drama. At fifteen, she faces a whole long year with Grandma Dowdel, well known for shaking up her neighbors—and everyone else. All Mary Alice can know for certain is this: when trying to predict how life with Grandma might turn out . . . better not.



Move to Awards: New York Times Bestseller
An ALA Notable Book
An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
A Booklist Best Book of the Year
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year