Literature Help: Belle Prater's Boy

“Belle Prater’s Boy” by Ruth White was first published in 1996. It is a young adult novel. The story revolves around twelve-year old Gypsy and her aunt, Belle Prater.

One morning, Aunt Belle suddenly disappears without leaving any trace. The main story begins after her disappearance. Although she is never physically present in the book, she is often mentioned by the other characters.

Woodrow happens to be Belle Prater’s son. He is Gypsy’s unusual cousin. One day, Woodrow comes to town. Gypsy immediately becomes friends with him to know more about the disappearance of his mother.

Literature Help: Belle Prater's Boy
Copyright
Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Plot Overview
Chapter Three: Major Characters
Chapter Four: Complete Summary
Chapter Five: Critical Analysis