Missing May
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.
More by Cynthia Rylant
Henry and Mudge
The Relatives Came
When I Was Young in the Mountains
Puppy Mudge Takes a Bath
Mr. Putter and Tabby Bake the Cake
Henry and Mudge and the Bedtime Thumps
The Blue Hill Meadows
Mr. Putter & Tabby turn the page
Mr. Putter and Tabby Catch the Cold
In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen
Mr. Putter and Tabby Walk the Dog
God Went to Beauty School
Chappie’s discussion starters
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- Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
- Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
- What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
- If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
- Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?