Our Only May Amelia

by Jennifer L. Holm, and published by HarperCollins

The book cover of "Our Only May Amelia" by Jennifer L. Holm features the barefoot pioneer heroine in boy's overalls, standing at the edge of a waterway, holding a fishing pole. The 	John Newbery Medal Honor Book seal has been affixed to the lower right corner.

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Growing up as the only girl in a large Finnish-American farming family along Washington's Nasel River in 1899, 12-year-old May Amelia prefers tricks and adventures to being a "Proper Young Lady." Unjustly blamed for tragedy, May must leave home before returning to claim her rightful place.



"The heroine's exuberant narration, with its unconventional punctuation, combines humor and heartbreak. May honestly lays bare her ambivalence about her brothers who are both competitive and supportive, in this spirited novel based on the author's family history."

Awards Won

Title Year
John Newbery Medal 2000 - Honor(s)