The book, Raymie Nightingale written by Kate DiCamillo is about a young girl named Ramyie who is fatherless. Yes, she is fatherless, but not always. Ramyie’s father is a bright man who loved Ramyie, and Raymie loved him back, until one day he left with a woman who was a dental hygienist, without ever saying a word. Raymie tries to win her father over again by doing good deeds and winning the Little Miss Florida Tire Competition. To do this, she needs to learn how to twirl a baton, to learn this, she goes to a class, taught by Ida Nee, a famous baton twirler. Raymie also creates new friendships with her peers, Louisiana Elefante, who has a show business backround, and Beverly Tapinski, who’s determined to ruin the contest, due to personal conflicts. Raymie is extremely determined to win the contest, she needs her father by her, right? Will Raymie win the contest? Will her dad come back home? With the strength of friendship, Raymie realizes the most valuable elements of her life, were always there with her, and with her now too. To find out what happens, read Raymie Nightingale written by Kate DiCamillo.
Guess what? There is a second book! It's called Louisiana's Way Home!
