

There lived a girl named Petra Peña, who wanted nothing more than to be a storyteller, like her abuelita.īut Petra's world is ending. ★ "A strong, heroic character, fighting incredible odds to survive and protect others."- School Library Journal (starred) ★ "Gripping, euphonious, and full of storytelling magic."- Publishers Weekly (starred) "Clever and compelling … wonderfully subversive."- The Wall Street Journal "Gripping in its twists and turns, and moving in its themes – truly a beautiful cuento."- New York Times School Library Journal's Best of the YearĬhicago Public Library's Best of the Bestįrom Pura Belpré Award winner and Newbery Medalist, Donna Barba Higuera-a brilliant journey through the stars, to the very heart of what makes us human.


Minneapolis Star Tribune's Best of the Year
