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PRH Grupo Editorial
Los sueños descalzos de Petra Luna
Los sueños descalzos de Petra Luna
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Transadapted
Paperback
- Chapter Book
English Translation
English Translation
Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna
Based on a true story, the tale of one girl's perilous journey to cross the U.S. border and lead her family to safety during the Mexican Revolution.
It is 1913, and twelve-year-old Petra Luna's mama has died while the Revolution rages in Mexico. Before her papa is dragged away by soldiers, Petra vows to him that she will care for the family she has left—her abuelita, little sister Amelia, and baby brother, Luisito—until they can be reunited. They flee north through the unforgiving desert as their town burns, searching for safe harbor in a world that offers none.
Each night when Petra closes her eyes, she holds her dreams close, especially her long-held desire to learn to read. Abuelita calls these barefoot dreams: "They're like us barefoot peasants and indios—they're not meant to go far." But Petra refuses to listen.
Through battlefields and deserts, hunger and fear, Petra will stop at nothing to keep her family safe and lead them to a better life across the U.S. border—a life where her barefoot dreams could finally become reality.
Reading Levels
Reading Levels
Ages:
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
Grades:
- Grade 4
- Grade 5
- Grade 6-8
Book Details
Book Details
Vendor: PRH Grupo Editorial
Binding: Paperback
Type: Chapter Book
Copyright: 2023/11/21
Publisher: PRH Grupo Editorial
Genre: Informative
Fiction or Non Fiction: Non-Fiction
Subject: Latin American History and Culture
Type of Spanish Book: Transadapted
Pages: 320
Author/Illustrator Details
Author/Illustrator Details
Author: Alda P. Dobbs
Author Origin: USA
Illustrator: Alda P. Dobbs
IIlustrator Origin: USA
Weight/Dimensions
Weight/Dimensions
Dimensions: 7.9800x5.0100x0.7000 in
Weight (Ounces):
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