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Richard Peck

Richard Peck
Young Adult Author

Birthday April 10, 1934 (age 84)
Birthplace Decatur , Illinois , United States
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Born(1934-04-10)April 10, 1934
Decatur, Illinois [2], U.S.[1]
DiedMay 24, 2018(2018-05-24) (aged 84)
Manhattan [3], New York [4], U.S.
Resting placeGraceland Cemetery [5][2]
OccupationWriter
NationalityAmerican
Period1934–2018
GenreYoung adult fiction [6], horror, mystery
Notable awardsEdgar Award [7]
1977
Margaret Edwards Award [8]
1990
National Humanities Medal [9]
2001
Newbery Medal [10]
2001
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Richard Peck's About

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Richard Peck was born on April 10, 1934 (age 84) in Decatur, Illinois, United States. He is a Celebrity Young Adult Author. American writer of young adult fiction and 2001 winner of the Newbery Medal. His best-known works include A Year Down Yonder, A Long Way from Chicago, and The Ghost Belonged to Me. According to numerology, Richard Peck's Life Path Number is 22.
His genres are Young adult fiction, horror, mystery. His popular books are A Year Down Yonder (2000), A Long Way from Chicago (1998), The River Between Us (2003), The Best Man (2016) and A Season of Gifts (2009). In His career, Richard Peck has achieved a John Newbery Medal, Margaret Edwards Award. His education: University of Exeter, DePauw University. He died on May 23, 2018, New York City, NY. The parents of Richard Peck are Virginia Grey Peck, Wayne Peck. More information on Richard Peck can be found here. This article will clarify Richard Peck's The River Between Us, Author, Quotes, Childhood, The Best Man, A Long Way From Chicago, Obituary, Books In Order, Plastic Surgeon, and other information.

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Richard Peck FAQ

Family, Spouse, Dating, and Relationships of Richard Peck

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He grew up in Decatur, Illinois. His father ran a service station, while his mother had graduated from Wesleyan University with an economics degree.

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Richard Peck Before Fame

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Richard Peck, born 4-10-1934, before achieving notoriety as a Young Adult Author, he graduated from DePauw University with a degree in English and subsequently became a high school and junior high school teacher. He credited his students with teaching him how to write fiction of interest to young adults.

Success of Richard Peck

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As an accomplished Young Adult Author, his first novel, Don't Look and It Won't Hurt, was published in 1972. For the first two decades of his career, he typically published one book per year.

Associated with

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His 1976 novel, Are You in the House Alone?, was adapted into a 1978 made-for-TV thriller starring Blythe Danner (Movie Actress), Kathleen Beller, and Dennis Quaid. J.K. Rowling, Rick Riordan, John Green, and Jenny Han were also His acquaintances.

Blythe Danner

Blythe Danner

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The Numerology of Richard Peck

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Richard Peck has Life Path Number 22. Those with Life Path Number 22 are natural leaders. They are confident and can inspire others to achieve their goals with their great ambition. Additionally, they are also creative and resourceful deep thinkers. They are often visionaries and can see the potential in people and situations.

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Richard Peck's personal year in numerology

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This year is Richard Peck’s personal year number 4, the first bottoming phase in the 9-year cycle. This is not the year for Richard Peck to start a new project or have big plans. The advice for Richard Peck is that He can rest, and strengthen His inner strength to prepare for the 5th year.

Richard Peck Net Worth

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Facts About Richard Peck

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● Richard Peck was born on April 10, 1934 (age 84) in Decatur, Illinois, United States
● He is a Celebrity Young Adult Author
● His genres are Young adult fiction, horror, mystery
● His popular books are A Year Down Yonder (2000), A Long Way from Chicago (1998), The River Between Us (2003), The Best Man (2016) and A Season of Gifts (2009)
● In His career, Richard Peck has achieved a John Newbery Medal, Margaret Edwards Award
● His education: University of Exeter, DePauw University
● He died on May 23, 2018, New York City, NY
● The parents of Richard Peck are Virginia Grey Peck, Wayne Peck
● His real name is Richard Peck



References

  1. https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Peck_(writer)

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