DiCamillo has called this novel, based partly on her own fatherless Florida childhood, "the absolutely true story of my heart." What a beautiful and generous heart it is.Īs in her previous award-winning books, DiCamillo once again shows that life’s underlying sadnesses can also be studded with hope and humor, and does it in a way so true that children will understand it in their bones. It allows her characters to sparkle and soar. There is something wonderfully off-balance, too, about ¬DiCamillo’s storytelling. With its short, vibrant chapters and clear, gentle prose, this triumphant and necessary book conjures the enchantments of childhood without shying away from the fraught realities of abandonment, abuse and neglect.Twirling a baton requires flair and confidence, in addition to an understanding that the baton is always balanced just a tiny bit off-center. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. But as the competition approaches, loneliness, loss, and unanswerable questions draw the three girls into an unlikely friendship - and challenge each of them to come to the rescue in unexpected ways. To win, not only does Raymie have to do good deeds and learn how to twirl a baton she also has to contend with the wispy, frequently fainting Louisiana Elefante, who has a show-business background, and the fiery, stubborn Beverly Tapinski, who’s determined to sabotage the contest. If Raymie can win the Little Miss Central Florida Tire competition, then her father, who left town two days ago with a dental hygienist, will see Raymie's picture in the paper and (maybe) come home. Raymie Clarke has come to realize that everything, absolutely everything, depends on her.
Two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo returns to her roots with a moving, masterful story of an unforgettable summer friendship. Bestselling and award-winning author Kate DiCamillo's Raymie Nightingale is perfect for early tween readers who want a strong story of friendship and hope that includes a lot of laughs." - Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor
"A big-hearted novel about three girls who forge a friendship over the summer, and help each other navigate difficult family dynamics.
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