description: As a child, Miss Rumphius dreams of traveling to faraway places. Her grandfather assures her that this is possible, but also advises her to do something to make the world more beautiful. As an old lady, Miss Rumphius returns to her home by the sea, but realizes she has yet to fulfill her grandfather's wish. Inspired by her garden, Miss Rumphius creates a world of loveliness for those who live nearby.
language: English
title: Miss Rumphius
titlecomplete: Miss Rumphius
genres: Classics, Childrens, Adventure, Nature, Picture Books, Fiction, Travel, Juvenile, Realistic Fiction, Family
ratings_count: 27380
places: Maine
awards: awardedAt: 410256000000
name: National Book Award
category: Children's Picture Books (Hardcover), awardedAt: 536486400000
name: California Young Readers Medal
category: Primary
publisher: Recorded Books Inc.,