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.
language: English
title: When I Was Young in the Mountains
titlecomplete: When I Was Young in the Mountains (Fairytale Foil Books)
genres: Classics, Nature, Historical, Picture Books, Childrens, Juvenile, Family, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Realistic Fiction
ratings_count: 7245
places: Appalachia, West Virginia
awards: awardedAt: 410256000000
name: Caldecott Medal, awardedAt: 410256000000
name: National Book Award Finalist
category: Children's Picture Books (Hardcover)
publisher: Dutton Childrens Books