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Tony faces the daunting prospect of growing up amidst constant religious and cultural uncertainty. His mother is a devoted Catholic, but her influence is challenged by Ultima--a woman with magical healing powers. As Tony follows his own path toward adulthood, he relies on Ultima's wisdom. With her guidance, he is able to forge his unique identity.
"Antonio Marez tiene seis años cuando Última viene a quedarse con su familia. Última es una curandera,...
4) Abuelos
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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Español
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Young Ray and Amelia move to a new village in New Mexico and experience the fright and fun of "los abuelos" for the first time. In the cold months of midwinter, village men disappear to disguise themselves as scary old men and then descend on the children, teasing them and asking if they've been good.
Sumario en español: Ray y Amelia, descubren por primera vez una vieja tradición de Nuevo México llamadá "los abuelos." En el medio de frío invierno,...
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229 pages ; 23 cm
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English
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The simple sorrow of everyday life can trigger a visit from an evil spirit. Just as the good spirits come to our aid in time of trouble, these evil ones come to drive us further into the darkness of our despair. These are stories of the foreboding beings and presences who exist just outside our consciousness.
9) La cuentista: traditional tales in Spanish and English = cuentos tradicionales en español e ingles
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xxi, 185 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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English
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