The Maldonado Miracle (Signed First Printing)

Taylor, Theodore

ISBN 10: 015205037X / ISBN 13: 9780152050375

Published by Harcourt Childrens Books, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A., 2003

About this Item

First Printing 2003. Signed on half title page by the now deceased author and inscribed--"Enjoy Enjoy! Best Wishes Theodore Taylor". This is the 2003 reprint of the 1973 Doubleday edition. From the Newbery Prize winning author of "The Cay". The powerful story that inspired the acclaimed Showtime Original Movie. The inspiring story of a young boy who became an illegal immigrant in the US in order to find his father--braving the odds he crosses the border--alone.

Seller Inventory # cfe11096

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Maldonado Miracle (Signed First Printing)
• Publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 015205037X
• ISBN 13: 9780152050375
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Signed First Printings

About this title

Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Jose Maldonado used to dream of becoming a fine artist. But this son of a poor Mexican farmer now focuses on survival, not art. After Jose's mother died, his father left to work in the United States, leaving Jose on his own in Mexico. When it's time for father and son to reunite, things go terribly wrong. Jose's attempt to cross the border is harrowing, and his stay at a migrant worker camp turns into a nightmare, forcing him to flee for his life. Hiding out in a church seems a wise thing to do--until the blood dripping from his wounded shoulder lands on a statue of Christ. Now everyone thinks the statue itself is bleeding. Jose's accidental "miracle" kick-starts a media frenzy--and threatens the future of an entire town.

Theodore Taylor's riveting story of faith and desperation inspired the September 2003 Showtime movie The Maldonado Miracle, directed by Acadamy Award nominee Salma Hayek.

About the Authors

THEODORE TAYLOR is the author of many award-winning middle grade and young adult novels, includingThe Bomb, Air Raid!--Pearl Harbor, and the modern classic The Cay, along with its prequel-sequel Timothy of the Cay. He lives in Laguna Beach, California.

THEODORE TAYLOR is the author of many award-winning middle grade and young adult novels, including The Bomb, Air Raid!--Pearl Harbor, and the modern classic The Cay, along with its prequel-sequel Timothy of the Cay. He lives in Laguna Beach, California.