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Missing May by Cynthia Rylant tells the story of 12-year-old Summer and her Uncle Ob, who are coping with the loss of Ob's wife, Aunt May. Orphaned as a baby, Summer found a stable home with her uncle and aunt in the Appalachian hills. Following Aunt May's death, Summer and Ob form a friendship with her classmate Cletus, leading them on a journey to possibly contact Aunt May's spirit, ultimately helping them find peace and continue living. The book involves themes of grief and loss.