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roseleaf24's review against another edition
4.0
This was a remarkable story about a girl who grew into a female warrior, dressing as a man, though that flouted the rules of her times. I didn't find the illustrations all that exceptional.
bickie's review
5.0
Includes several pages of endnotes flushing out more details of Jovita's life during and after the story's action, providing photographs and an author's note about her relation to Jovita and the sources she used to write the story.
Subtitle is "The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter"; she fought with the Cristeros, who were protesting the governmental confiscation of Catholic lands and holy places. The battle is framed as a fight for freedom to practice religion.
Subtitle is "The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter"; she fought with the Cristeros, who were protesting the governmental confiscation of Catholic lands and holy places. The battle is framed as a fight for freedom to practice religion.
ninahuynh's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
The art is gorgeous! It really brings the story to life. It feels like watercolor, the way it flows. I did not know anything about or even of Jovita Valdovinos until I came across this book on Libby. I am glad I picked it up. I am definitely interested in reading her memoir, Jovita la Cristera: Una historia viviente.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent, Death, Hate crime, and Gun violence
jaij7's review
5.0
Jovita was an amazing freedom fighter. I love learning about women in history who are often overlooked.