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Ever
since she can remember, Prietita has heard frightening stories about la
Llorona—the legendary ghost woman who steals children at night.
One day, when Prietita goes in search of the missing herb that can help
cure her mother, she becomes lost in the woods. Suddenly she hears a distant
crying sound and sees flashes of white in the trees. Could it be the ghost
woman from her grandmother's stories?
In her second book for children, Gloria Anzaldúa reinterprets one
of the most famous Mexican legends—the story of la Llorona,
the ghost woman. Surrounded by the live oak and prickly pear of the Texas
woods, Prietita discovers that la Llorona is not what people expect
but rather a compassionate woman who helps her on her path. In this magical
and enchanting story, Prietita's search for the healing rue plant turns
into a powerful journey of self-discovery.
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Full-color illustrations 
