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Missing May (Scholastic Gold)
Cynthia Rylant · Book · 2013
If you loved the tender way Missing May (Scholastic Gold) explores the quiet, heavy process of navigating life after losing a loved one.
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My Girl
Film · 1991
Shares a thread with Missing May (Scholastic Gold): Coming-of-age.
Like the characters in Missing May (Scholastic Gold), Vada must reconcile her daily reality with the sudden, overwhelming presence of death and the complex emotional labor of childhood grief.
Central Station
Film · 1998
Shares 2 threads with Missing May (Scholastic Gold): Grief, Coming-of-age.
This story mirrors the emotional journey found in Missing May (Scholastic Gold), focusing on the profound, healing power of connection between two people mourning a significant loss.
When Marnie Was There
Hiromasa Yonebayashi · Film · 2014
Explores: Childhood trauma, Emotional isolation, Female friendship.
Much like the protagonist in Missing May (Scholastic Gold), you will find a similar atmosphere of rural solitude where deep emotional healing occurs through unexpected and mysterious bonds.
Suzume
Makoto Shinkai · Film · 2022
Explores: Grief and Loss, Environmentalism, Fate vs. Free Will.
Suzume captures the same lingering ache of childhood loss seen in Missing May (Scholastic Gold), translating the heavy experience of grief into a transformative journey toward personal peace.
Series on the same thread
Looking for Alaska
Josh Schwartz · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with Missing May (Scholastic Gold): Grief.
This narrative echoes the way Missing May (Scholastic Gold) forces young characters to face the sudden, jarring reality of death and the long, difficult process of finding closure.
Secrets of Sulphur Springs
Tracey Thomson · Series · 2021
Explores: Small Town Secrets, Haunted Hotel, Missing Persons.
The small-town setting and focus on lingering family history will resonate with those who appreciated the atmosphere of Missing May (Scholastic Gold) while exploring the weight of absence.
Mare of Easttown
Brad Ingelsby · Series · 2021
Shares a thread with Missing May (Scholastic Gold): Grief.
This story centers on the same themes of trauma and family dysfunction that define the emotional landscape of Missing May (Scholastic Gold), grounding its mystery in human sorrow.
AnoHana: The Flower We Saw That Day
Series · 2011
Shares 2 threads with Missing May (Scholastic Gold): Grief, Coming-of-Age.
Fans of Missing May (Scholastic Gold) will recognize the focus on unresolved grief and the way that the memory of a departed loved one shapes the lives of survivors.
Podcasts on the same thread
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
Explores: unsolved homicide, seeking justice, historical mystery.
If Missing May (Scholastic Gold) hit, CounterClock shares the thread.
Your Own Backyard
Chris Lambert · Podcast · 2023
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Common questions
Is Missing May (Scholastic Gold) an award-winning book?
Yes, Missing May (Scholastic Gold) is a critically acclaimed novel that won the Newbery Medal. This Scholastic Gold edition features the original story along with exclusive bonus content not found in previous versions of the book.
What does the Scholastic Gold edition of Missing May include?
The Scholastic Gold edition of Missing May includes the full text of the Newbery Medal-winning novel alongside exclusive bonus content. This version is part of a specific Scholastic line that highlights award-winning and beloved novels for readers.
Who is the author of Missing May (Scholastic Gold)?
Missing May (Scholastic Gold) was written by Cynthia Rylant. The book was published in 2013 as part of the Scholastic Gold line, which presents this Newbery Medal-winning story with additional exclusive bonus materials for the reader.
When was the Scholastic Gold edition of Missing May published?
The Scholastic Gold edition of Missing May was published in 2013. This edition features the Newbery Medal-winning story about Summer and Uncle Ob, updated with exclusive bonus content as part of the Scholastic Gold line of novels.