Raymie Nightingale

"A big-hearted novel about three girls who forge a friendship over the summer, and help each other navigate difficult family dynamics. 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 2016 National Book Award Finalist!

Two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo returns to her roots with a moving, masterful story of an unforgettable summer friendship.

Raymie Clarke has come to realize that everything, absolutely everything, depends on her. And she has a plan. 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. 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. 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.

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• Lucky Broken Girl
• Matylda, Bright and Tender
• Until Tomorrow, Mr. Marsworth
• Furthermore
• Dragons at Crumbling Castle: And Other Tales
• Walk Two Moons: A Harper Classic
• The Mark of the Dragonfly (World of Solace Series)
• Short