Books like Raymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamillo
Raymie Nightingale dreams of reuniting with her father by winning a local beauty contest. While rehearsing and carrying out acts of kindness, she encounters a charismatic drama queen and a sharp-tongued saboteur. Together, they navigate challenges that test friendship, family bonds, and personal ambition.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Parenthood & Family Fiction
Authors: Kate DiCamillo
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