Missing May
3.0
(1 ratings)89 pages2006Listening LibraryISBN 9780307260451
GriefDeathJoy and sorrowAuntsJuvenile fictionFictionAunts in fictionGrief in fictionWest Virginia in fictionDeath in fictionNewbery MedalChildren's fictionWest virginia, fictionGrief, fictionDeath, fictionReaders (Secondary)Criticism and interpretationGirls, fictionMystery and detective stories
About this book
After the death of the beloved aunt who has raised her, twelve-year-old Summer and her uncle Ob leave their West Virginia trailer in search of the strength to go on living.
Publication Details
- Publisher
- Listening Library
- Published
- 2006
- Pages
- 89
- ISBN
- 9780307260451
About Unknown Author
Cynthia Rylant is an American author and librarian. She has written more than 100 children's books, including works of fiction (picture books, short stories and novels), nonfiction, and poetry. Several of her books have won awards, including her novel Missing May, which won the 1993 Newbery Medal, and A Fine White Dust which was a 1987 Newbery Honor book. Two of her books are Caldecott Honor Books. Many of Rylant's books are about her childhood in Appalachia, her pets, the joys and hardships of family life, and the feelings of loners. Many of her books are written in series. - wikipedia
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