When I Was Young in the Mountains

When I Was Young in the Mountains

By Cynthia Rylant

Pages

32

Rating

4.25

Year

1982

NatureFictionHistorical FictionFamilyPicture BooksChildrens

Description

For twenty years, Cynthia Rylant's story of childhood in the Appalachian Mountains has been an enduring favorite.

Growing up in the mountains is depicted with a spare, lyrical text and beautiful, tender illustrations by Diane Goode.

Endorsements

The book was awarded a Caldecott Honor Medal.