The Queen of Water
Laura Resau
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An ALA Amelia Bloomer SelectionAn ALA-YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book Born in an Andean village in Ecuador, Virginia lives with her large family in a small, earthen-walled dwelling. In her village of ind genas, 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 ruling class of mestizos, or Spanish descendants. When seven-year-old Virginia is taken from her village to be a servant to a mestizo couple, she has no idea what the future holds.In this poignant novel based on a true story, acclaimed author Laura Resau has collaborated with Mar a Virginia Farinango to recount one girl's unforgettable journey to self-discovery. Virginia's story will speak to anyone who has ever struggled to find his or her place in the world. It will make you laugh and cry, and ultimately, it will fill you with hope.Binding Type: PaperbackAuthor: Laura Resau, Maria Virginia FarinangoPublisher: EmberPublished: 03/13/2012ISBN: 9780375859632Pages: 352Weight: 0.65lbsSize: 8.20h x 5.50w x 1.00dAccelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 142772 / Queen of WaterReading Level: 5.4 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 14
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Book Title
The Queen of Water
ISBN
9780375859632
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 large family in a small, earthen-walled dwelling. In her village of ind genas, 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 ruling class of mestizos, or Spanish descendants. When seven-year-old Virginia is taken from her village to be a servant to a mestizo couple, she has no idea what the future holds.
In this poignant novel based on a true story, acclaimed author Laura Resau has collaborated with Mar a Virginia Farinango to recount one girl's unforgettable journey to self-discovery. Virginia's story will speak to anyone who has ever struggled to find his or her place in the world. It will make you laugh and cry, and ultimately, it will fill you with hope.
Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Laura Resau, Maria Virginia Farinango
Publisher: Ember
Published: 03/13/2012
ISBN: 9780375859632
Pages: 352
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.50w x 1.00d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 142772 / Queen of Water
Reading Level: 5.4 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 14
An ALA-YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book Born in an Andean village in Ecuador, Virginia lives with her large family in a small, earthen-walled dwelling. In her village of ind genas, 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 ruling class of mestizos, or Spanish descendants. When seven-year-old Virginia is taken from her village to be a servant to a mestizo couple, she has no idea what the future holds.
In this poignant novel based on a true story, acclaimed author Laura Resau has collaborated with Mar a Virginia Farinango to recount one girl's unforgettable journey to self-discovery. Virginia's story will speak to anyone who has ever struggled to find his or her place in the world. It will make you laugh and cry, and ultimately, it will fill you with hope.
Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Laura Resau, Maria Virginia Farinango
Publisher: Ember
Published: 03/13/2012
ISBN: 9780375859632
Pages: 352
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.50w x 1.00d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 142772 / Queen of Water
Reading Level: 5.4 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 14
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 large family in a small, earthen-walled dwelling. In her village of ind genas, 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 ruling class of mestizos, or Spanish descendants. When seven-year-old Virginia is taken from her village to be a servant to a mestizo couple, she has no idea what the future holds.
In this poignant novel based on a true story, acclaimed author Laura Resau has collaborated with Mar a Virginia Farinango to recount one girl's unforgettable journey to self-discovery. Virginia's story will speak to anyone who has ever struggled to find his or her place in the world. It will make you laugh and cry, and ultimately, it will fill you with hope.
Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Laura Resau, Maria Virginia Farinango
Publisher: Ember
Published: 03/13/2012
ISBN: 9780375859632
Pages: 352
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.50w x 1.00d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 142772 / Queen of Water
Reading Level: 5.4 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 14
An ALA-YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book Born in an Andean village in Ecuador, Virginia lives with her large family in a small, earthen-walled dwelling. In her village of ind genas, 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 ruling class of mestizos, or Spanish descendants. When seven-year-old Virginia is taken from her village to be a servant to a mestizo couple, she has no idea what the future holds.
In this poignant novel based on a true story, acclaimed author Laura Resau has collaborated with Mar a Virginia Farinango to recount one girl's unforgettable journey to self-discovery. Virginia's story will speak to anyone who has ever struggled to find his or her place in the world. It will make you laugh and cry, and ultimately, it will fill you with hope.
Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Laura Resau, Maria Virginia Farinango
Publisher: Ember
Published: 03/13/2012
ISBN: 9780375859632
Pages: 352
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.50w x 1.00d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 142772 / Queen of Water
Reading Level: 5.4 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 14
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