Raymie Nightingale (Three Rancheros)

by Kate DiCamillo

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A 2016 National Book Award Finalist!

As featured on The Today Show’s Read with Jenna Jr. Book Club

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.
  • ISBN10 0763681172
  • ISBN13 9780763681173
  • Publish Date 12 April 2016
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S.