Raymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamillo

Author: Kate DiCamillo

*First Paperback Edition*

Genre:  Middle Grade, Historical Fiction, YA

Synopsis:

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.

Format: Paperback, 263 Pages

Series: Three Rancheros (#1)

Setting: Florida

Awards: National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature (2016), Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Middle Grade & Children's (2016), The Magnolia Award Nominee for 6-8 (2018)

Goodreads Rating: 3.95

*This book is pre-loved, but has been carefully looked through to ensure it is not missing any pages and is in good condition. All visible flaws have been documented in the product photos.