The Queen of Water
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The Queen of Water by Laura Resau
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.
Laura Resau lived in the Mixtec region of Oaxaca, Mexico, for two years as an English teacher and anthropologist. She now lives with her husband, her dog, and her son Bran in Colorado, where she teaches cultural anthropology and ESL (English as a Second Language). She is also the author of What the Moon Saw and Red Glass.
Maria Virginia Farinango has acted in a television movie, had her own radio show, performed traditional dance, run an Andean craft business, and traveled throughout Asia, Europe, and North America. She is studying psychology and has recently started a small holistic day spa in Otavalo, Ecuador, where she lives with her husband and their young son. For more about Maria Virginia, please visit lauraresau.com/virginia.
Maria Virginia Farinango has acted in a television movie, had her own radio show, performed traditional dance, run an Andean craft business, and traveled throughout Asia, Europe, and North America. She is studying psychology and has recently started a small holistic day spa in Otavalo, Ecuador, where she lives with her husband and their young son. For more about Maria Virginia, please visit lauraresau.com/virginia.
From the Hardcover edition.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780375859632 |
| ISBN 10 | 0375859632 |
| Title | The Queen of Water |
| Author | Laura Resau |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2012-03-13 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Prizes | Winner of School Library Journal Best Book of the Year 2011, Winner of Young Adult Services Division, School Library Journal Author Award., Nominated for Bank Street Child Study Children's Book Award., Nominated for Texas TAYSHAS High School Reading List. |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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