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A review by nicolemhewitt
Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna by Alda P. Dobbs
5.0
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Set during the Mexican Revolution, this book tells the story of a family torn apart by the ravages of war. Petra has to take charge of her family since her mother died in childbirth and her father has been forced to fight in a war (against the rebels who he would support if given the choice). Her grandmother tries, but caring for three young children at her age---and during a war---is difficult, to say the least. When their village is destroyed, the whole family ends up on a trek to nowhere, searching for any sanctuary they can find. Petra has to find strength and peace within and decide where her loyalties lie. The end of the book really shines as it finds Petra and her family in a historical moment fraught with danger (which is based on the author's grandmother's actual experiences). The book will help kids get a glimpse of history they probably know nothing about and will allow them to experience the true resiliency of the human spirit!
***Disclosure: I received this book from the author for review purposes. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
Set during the Mexican Revolution, this book tells the story of a family torn apart by the ravages of war. Petra has to take charge of her family since her mother died in childbirth and her father has been forced to fight in a war (against the rebels who he would support if given the choice). Her grandmother tries, but caring for three young children at her age---and during a war---is difficult, to say the least. When their village is destroyed, the whole family ends up on a trek to nowhere, searching for any sanctuary they can find. Petra has to find strength and peace within and decide where her loyalties lie. The end of the book really shines as it finds Petra and her family in a historical moment fraught with danger (which is based on the author's grandmother's actual experiences). The book will help kids get a glimpse of history they probably know nothing about and will allow them to experience the true resiliency of the human spirit!
***Disclosure: I received this book from the author for review purposes. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***