Maybe, a Mole

by Julia Cunningham

Unlike his fellow moles, Maybe can see. When he emerges into the upper world, he makes a friend of a fox, an enemy of an owl, champions a turtle and learns of a great gift from on old hunting hound.

Genres: Animal Fiction

Unknown Binding

First published October 12, 1974

About the author

On October 4, 1916 in Spokane, Washington, Julia Cunningham was born. Julia went to school for a short time in Virginia. She was an editor and held various other jobs before writing children's and young adult books. The Vision of Francois the Fox, Ms. Cunningham's first book, was published in 1960, followed by Viollet (1966), The Treasure is the Rose (1973), and Tuppeny (1978).

Her book, Dorp Dead (1965), has been called "a ground-breaking novel that dramatically changed children's literature in the 20th century."

As a children's author, Cunningham has felt she needs to "listen - look - daydream - be aware of smell and taste - and be "disciplined." Critics have praised her works for their originality and "poetic prose."

Among her many honors are the Christopher Medal for Come to the Edge and a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor for The Flight of the Sparrow. The Treasure is the Rose was a National Book Award Finalist. Julia Cunningham lives in Santa Barbara, California.

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the best book I’ve ever read in my whole life

[Michael Stollsteimer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my favorite book as a child. If you are lucky enough to see, see the good in others. If you cannot see, feel their warmth.

[Oliver · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think it was funny because Maybe,a mole makes friends with a fox.