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Synopsis
Ambientado en un pueblo puertorriqueño en el siglo pasado, esta es la historia de la niña Vitita y la vieja curandera Siña Rosa, quienes ayudan a una esclava fugitiva. El historiador Fernando Picó toma personajes y datos de documentos oficiales para tejer un cálido relato sobre la relación de amistad, respeto y complicidad entre dos mujeres.Editorials
Publishers Weekly
Based on historical fact and written with Puerto Rican idioms, this story of how a young girl and her grandmother help a runaway slave is an entertaining yet powerful tale, a discussion starter, and an educational tool. The illustrations reflect the exuberant colors of the Caribbean. Also published by Ekar? in Caracas. Available in English. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.Book Details
Published
January 1, 1997
Publisher
Lectorum Publications, Inc.
Pages
48
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9789802571741