Past Perfect, Present Tense

Past Perfect, Present Tense

Compiled for the first time, here are all of Newbery Awardâ€“ winning author Richard Peckâ€™s previously published short stories and two brand-new ones. From comedy to tragedy to historical to contemporary; from "Priscilla and the Wimps," Peckâ€™s first short story, to "Shotgun Cheathamâ€™s Last Night Above Ground," which inspired both A Long Way from Chicago and A Year Down Yonder, to "The Electric Summer," Peckâ€™s jumping-off point for Fair Weather, readers will thrill at Peckâ€™s engaging short fiction. Complete with the authorâ€™s own notes on the stories as well as tips and hints for aspiring writers and two new stories, this vibrant and varied collection offers something for everyone.

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