Missing May by Cynthia Rylant

Missing May by Cynthia Rylant ISBN# 0-439-52359-1

Summer, the narrator of this novel is living with he Aunt May and Uncle Ob, when May dies in the garden. As you can tell by the title, both Ob and Summer miss May. They go through a very dark period because they are in need of a sign, any kind of sign, from May so they will know what to do next. Into the story comes Cletus, one of Summer’s classmates, f and the three of them embark on a journey to visit a spiritualist, recommended by Cletus in the hopes of being connected with May.

This book isn’t about spiritualists or road trips with the hope of healing. What it is about is love. Ob’s love for May. May’s love for Ob. Ob’s love for Summer. Summer’s love for the both of them. I don’t know if Cletus has love for Summer or Ob, but he just might.

Besides love, this book is about faith, or in other words or complete trust and confidence. Just the belief that Summer and Ob can continue their life with strength and vision with May in their hearts and thoughts.

It is always an enjoyable experience when you a novel that is sad, humorous, and hopeful all at the same time.