Summary
A simmering tale of magic, adventure, and the extraordinary bond between a brother and sister who’d journey to the ends of the Earth to save each other. From the acclaimed author of Loteria comes a heartfelt story rooted in Mexican magical realism.
A PURA BELPRÉ AUTHOR WINNER A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
Ten-year-old Lola has always been touched by magic. In her Mexico City home, built around a towering tree, she is accustomed to enchanted blooms that change with the…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593177006 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593177002 |
| Author: | Karla Arenas Valenti |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 8 October 2024 |
| Weight: | 391g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm |
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Critics Review
A TEXAS BLUEBONNET AWARD NOMINEE“An enchanting journey of beauty and heartbreak. Lola’s story will immerse you in an unimaginable world, filled with undying love.” —DONNA BARBA HIGUERA, NEWBERY MEDALIST FOR THE LAST CUENTISTA★ “A quest undertaken for love and healing, replete alike with astonishing marvels and provocative themes.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ “The fantasy here is vividly imagined, but the story itself is ultimately real, painful, and achingly beautiful.” —The Bulletin, starred review★ “Readers will be lining up to get this book. A must-read for all upper elementary and middle school fantasy fans.” —School Library Journal, starred review★ “A truly enchanting adventure that both enthralls and entertains.” —Booklist, starred review“Valenti skillfully incorporates magical realism into this captivating tale, taking the reader on a memorable journey through a different world.” —The Horn Book“I never wanted to leave the lush and vibrant magical world of Lola, so full of surprises and delights. Karla Arenas Valenti has crafted a gorgeous tale, full of grace and hope.” —ANNE URSU, AUTHOR OF NOT QUITE A GHOST AND THE REAL BOY“A modern folktale filled with imagination, adventure, and love. Valenti weaves a vibrant, dreamlike tale exploring loss and letting go.” —ADRIANNA CUEVAS, PURA BELPRÉ HONOREE FOR THE TOTAL ECLIPSE OF NESTOR LOPEZ“A beautifully crafted story full of adventure, magic, love, and heartache. This is a book to be treasured.” —CHRISTINA DIAZ GONZALEZ, EDGAR AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF CONCEALED “A passionate tribute to nature and family.” —MARGARITA ENGLE, NEWBERY HONOREE FOR THE SURRENDER TREE
About The Author
Karla Arenas Valenti
Karla Arenas Valenti is an award-winning author who writes stories for and about kids, taking readers on journeys steeped in magical realism and philosophical questions. Her storytelling is heavily influenced by her Mexican heritage and layered with ideas and concepts she’s picked up in her many travels around the world. She currently resides in the Chicagoland area with her husband and three kids, two cats, and hundreds of books. Karla received the Pura Belpre author award for her middle grade novel, Lola, and three starred reviews for her debut, Loteria. She has also written several picture books including Esperanza Caramelo- The Star of Nochebuena.
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