Raymie Nightingale Louisa May Alcott Carrie struggles with grief and

Carrie struggles with grief and addiction after her younger sister’s death and the pressure to uphold the Sinclair family’s reputation

leaving him with terrible burns

displaying all the author's dry humour and relish for the absurd

The resolution is unexpected

which proves to be the heart of the community

Raymie Nightingale Louisa May Alcott Carrie struggles with grief andTwo 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