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Prietita and the Ghost Woman/Prietita y la llorona
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4 out of 5
Based on 125 Ratings and 24 Reviews

Book Description
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 P... More
Book Information
PublisherChildren's Book Press
BindingPaperback (5 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100892391677
ISBN-13978-0892391677
Publication Date04/09/2001
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About Gloria Anzaldua (Author) : Gloria Anzaldua is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Gloria Anzaldua include Prietita and the Ghost Woman / Prietita y La Llorona, Friends from the Other Side/Am... more
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About Maya Christina Gonzalez (Illustrator) : Maya Christina Gonzalez is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Maya Christina Gonzalez include Animal Poems of the Iguazu/Animalario del Iguazu,... more
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