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...
Missing May
Missing May
Synopsis
After the passing of her beloved aunt, who raised her, twelve-year-old Summer and her uncle Ob embark on a journey. They leave their West Virginia home, seeking a way to cope with their loss and find the strength to continue living. This story explores how they navigate grief and rediscover hope together.
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Missing MayUnknown, 1992
89 pages
Orchard BooksLanguage: EnglishISBN: 97805310599685 editions available
