Richard Peck, Acclaimed Author For Young Readers, Dies At 84

RICHARD SANDOMIR, New York Times: Obituaries
Sun, 05/27/2018 - 1:47pm

Mr. Peck used historical fiction, horror and other genres to tell stories about rape, unwanted pregnancy, suicide and other difficult subjects.

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