Author Profile
Cynthia Rylant
1 Books
Cynthia Rylant is an acclaimed American author renowned for her prolific and cherished contributions to children's and young adult literature. She has written over a hundred books, including popular series like Poppleton and Henry and Mudge, as well as the Newbery Medal-winning novel Missing May. Her storytelling is celebrated for its gentle, heartfelt exploration of everyday life, family dynamics, and the deep bonds between humans and their pets.
Books in "Gooseberry Park"
Kona the Labrador and Gwendolyn the hermit crab are having a wonderful time enjoying the heavy rains in Gooseberry Park. But the stormy weather soon brings unexpected trouble right to their doorstep. A tiny, lost bobcat kitten has been swept all the way down the mountain, completely separated from his family! When their brave friend Murray the bat swoops in to rescue the frightened cub, the animals realize they have a big problem to solve. To help the little bobcat find his way home, Kona and Murray must leave the safety of their beloved park and journey out into the great unknown. Along the way, they must find the courage to face the wild and prepare their hearts to say goodbye to their new feline friend.
6-8 Years
128 Pages
