Description |
201 pages ; 19 cm |
Summary |
Stella and Luna know that their mama, Elsie, came from the Philippines when she was a child, but they don't know much else. So one night they ask her to tell them her story. As they get ready for bed, their mama spins two tales: that of her youth as a strong-willed middle child and immigrant; and that of the young life of Mayari, the mythical daughter of a god. Both are tales of sisterhood and motherhood, and of the difficult experience of trying to fit into a new culture, and having to fight for a home and acceptance. Glorious and layered, this is a portrait of family and strength for the ages--Amazon.com. |
Audience |
Ages 10 and up Dial Books for Young Readers. |
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Grades 4-6 Dial Books for Young Readers. |
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830L Lexile |
Subject(S) |
Novels in verse.
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Mothers and daughters -- Juvenile fiction.
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Sisters -- Juvenile fiction.
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Immigrants -- Juvenile fiction.
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Folklore -- Philippines -- Juvenile fiction.
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Philippines -- Juvenile fiction.
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Fiction.
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Added Name(S) |
Dela Cruz, Abigail, illustrator.
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ISBN |
9780593112205 (hardcover) |
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0593112202 (hardcover) |
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