Missing May (Yearling Newbery)

The Story

After the death of the beloved aunt who has raised her, twelve-year-old Summer and her uncle Ob leave their West Virginia trailer in search of the strength to go on living. Twelve-year-old Summer, her classmate Cletus, and her grieving Uncle Ob set off across West Virginia in search of a 'Small Medium at Large' in fond hopes of reaching Aunt May beyond the grave. Their journey is heartening, funny, and altogether unforgettable.