Rosetown Summer

This is a wonderful slice of life book set in the heartland in the 1970's. Flora and her best friend Nessy are front and center and enjoying summer in Rosetown, Indiana. We also see a bit of Yury, Flora's new friend in the first book. The major conflict is knowing whether or not Miss Merriweather, t......more

I love the sweet nostalgia of this book, and Flora's thoughtful negotiation of challenging issues. In this one, a gentle approach to change -- not just the changes that might happen to her beloved bookstore, but also the changes that are happening around her as her friends find ways to follow their......more

A tender book and sometimes I wonder if Cynthia Rylant's audience includes nostalgic adults like me? The book is set in 1973 and it is exactly like childhood was for me in the 70s. Happy and educational and adventurous and surrounded by caring adults. I like how Cynthia's books offer a wholesome alt......more

First sentence: Rosetown Paper and Press sat on Main Street in Rosetown, Indiana, and it was one of Flora Smallwood’s favorite places to be. The shop belonged to Flora’s mother and father, and all of its beautiful cards and calendars and journals had been printed on an old-fashioned letterpress in t......more

I didn't think anything could be more delightful and charming than Rosetown, but the sequel was absolutely perfect. Here, Flora and the other residents of Rosetown enjoy summer with many different adventures. Hope to see more of these very sweet characters. I just love this author's stories! I read......more