From the bookshelf of Newbery Books…
get it!
find at:
Amazon • WorldCat • more options…
group discussions about this book
No topics in
2010 Book of Month
yet.
Start one now »
recent member status updates
No group members have updated their status for this book.
what members thought
"Missing May" is a short book that can be read in one sitting. Even though it is short there is nothing lacking in the story. All the characters are developed wonderfully and they all end up feeling like old friends.
It is a poignant novel about death and the depression that follows the loss of a loved one.
Summer loses her mother and goes to live with various kin, but never feels unconditionally loved by any of them, she is even afraid to ask for more milk. Then ...more
It is a poignant novel about death and the depression that follows the loss of a loved one.
Summer loses her mother and goes to live with various kin, but never feels unconditionally loved by any of them, she is even afraid to ask for more milk. Then ...more
Like this review?
yes
(1 person liked it)
add a comment
Read in February, 2009
This was a tender book. It took a while for me to warm up to it though. To begin with, it seemed a tad wordy for me, but turned out to be a good book. The setting in Ohio and West Virginia is one that I enjoy.
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
Read in March, 2009
Beautiful story about living life in spite of the pains found in the loss of our loved ones. This book came at a particularly timely place for me as I am dealing with grief in my own life.
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
Read in August, 2009
This was one of the best Newberry winners I've read in a while. I don't know if it is really deserving of five stars or not, but the characters were just so lovable, and I haven't given a book five stars in a while, so why not. The book brought tears to my eyes on several occasions, both happy and sad. It's a really quick read, shorter than many young adult books.
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
Read in January, 1992
This book changed the way I looked at my part of the world. I put it in the hands of every family member I could get in touch with, and I would kiss Cynthia Rylant right on the mouth if I could. ;)
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
Read in March, 2008
Read in February, 2004
Read in January, 2004
