Review: "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo

Everything depends on Raymie, and she has a plan. Her dad ran off with the dental hygienist and Raymie just knows that if she wins the Little Miss Central Florida Tire Competition her father will see it in the paper, leave the hygienist, and come back home. She wasn't counting on competition like Louisiana Elefante who comes from a show business family but faints at the drop of a hat, and Beverly Tapinski who wants to sabotage the contest. Each of the girls has their own troubles to overcome. Who will win the contest? What will Raymie say when she finally gets to talk to her dad? What are the secrets the other girls are reluctant to talk about?

Like other Kate DiCamillo books, "Ramie Nightingale" is a heartwarming tale of three girls who are at odds with each other at first, but must come together to face a few challenges. School Library Journal recommends this title for grades four to seven. Click on the link above to reserve a copy today.

--Trea P., Bridgeton Trails