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The Queen of Water

By Laura Resau and Maria Virginia Farinango

By Laura Resau and Maria Virginia Farinango

By Laura Resau and Maria Virginia Farinango

By Laura Resau and Maria Virginia Farinango

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Mar 13, 2012 | ISBN 9780375859632 | Young Adult

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Mar 08, 2011 | ISBN 9780375896804 | Young Adult

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    About The Queen of Water

    For fans of I Am Malala comes this poignant novel based on the true story of one girl’s unforgettable journey to self-discovery.

    *An ALA Amelia Bloomer Selection*
    *An ALA-YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book*

    Born in an Andean village in Ecuador, Virginia lives with her family in a small, earthen-walled dwelling. In her Indigenous community, it is not uncommon to work in the fields all day, even as a child, or to be called a longa tonta—stupid Indian—by members of the privileged class of mestizos, or Spanish descendants. When seven-year-old Virginia is taken from her home to be a servant to a mestizo couple, she has no idea what the future holds.

    In this poignant novel based on her own story, the inspiring María Virginia Farinango has collaborated with acclaimed author Laura Resau to recount one girl’s unforgettable journey to find her place in the world. It will make you laugh and cry, and ultimately, it will fill you with hope.

    About The Queen of Water

    For fans of I Am Malala comes this poignant novel based on the true story of one girl’s unforgettable journey to self-discovery.

    *An ALA Amelia Bloomer Selection*
    *An ALA-YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book*

    Born in an Andean village in Ecuador, Virginia lives with her family in a small, earthen-walled dwelling. In her Indigenous community, it is not uncommon to work in the fields all day, even as a child, or to be called a longa tonta—stupid Indian—by members of the privileged class of mestizos, or Spanish descendants. When seven-year-old Virginia is taken from her home to be a servant to a mestizo couple, she has no idea what the future holds.

    In this poignant novel based on her own story, the inspiring María Virginia Farinango has collaborated with acclaimed author Laura Resau to recount one girl’s unforgettable journey to find her place in the world. It will make you laugh and cry, and ultimately, it will fill you with hope.

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    Red Glass
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    Also by Laura Resau

    Star in the Forest
    The Jade Notebook
    The Ruby Notebook
    The Indigo Notebook
    Red Glass
    See all books by Laura Resau

    About Laura Resau

    Years ago, while I was teaching English in Mexico and backpacking around Latin America on vacations, I thought, ‘Hey, wouldn’t… More about Laura Resau

    About Laura Resau

    Years ago, while I was teaching English in Mexico and backpacking around Latin America on vacations, I thought, ‘Hey, wouldn’t… More about Laura Resau

    Product Details

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Paperback | $9.99
    Published by Ember
    Mar 13, 2012 | 368 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780375859632

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    Mar 08, 2011 | 304 Pages | Young Adult | ISBN 9780375896804

    Praise

    “A moving, lyrical novel that will particularly resonate with teens caught between cultures.”–Booklist, starred review

    “The authors’ candid narrative richly depicts Virginia’s passage from a childhood filled with demoralization to a young woman who sees her life through new eyes.”–PW, starred review

    “This is a poignant coming-of-age novel that will expose readers to the exploitation of girls around the world whose families grow up in poverty.“–SLJ, starred review

    Awards

    School Library Journal Best Book of the Year WINNER 2011

    Young Adult Services Division, School Library Journal Author Award WINNER

    Amelia Bloomer List Recommended Title SUBMITTED

    Bank Street Child Study Children’s Book Award NOMINEE

    Texas TAYSHAS High School Reading List NOMINEE

    Américas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature HONOR 2012

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