Prietita and the Ghost Woman/Prietita y la llorona

Anzaldua, Gloria; Gonzalez, Maya Christina [Illustrator]

ISBN 10: 0892391677 / ISBN 13: 9780892391677

Published by Children's Book Press, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Prietita and the Ghost Woman/Prietita y la ...

Publisher: Children's Book Press

Publication Date: 2001

Binding: paperback

Illustrator: Gonzalez, Maya Christina

Condition: Good

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Synopsis:

Ever since she can remember, Prietita has heard terrifying tales of la llorona the legendary ghost woman who steals children at night. Against a background of vibrant folk paintings, Gloria Anzaldua reinterprets, in a bilingual format, one of the most famous Mexican legends. In this version, Prietita discovers that la llorona is not what she expects, but rather a compassionate woman who helps Prietita on her journey of self-discovery. This tale provides a fascinating context in which to introduce and discuss folktales.” School Library Journal

Language Notes:

Text: English, Spanish