Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The wild book The wild book Margarita Engle In early twentieth-century Cuba, bandits terrorize the countryside as a young farm girl struggles with dyslexia. Based on the life of the author's grandmother. OL16167346W
Because of Shoe and other dog stories Because of Shoe and other dog stories Valerie Hobbs,Mark Teague,Wendy Orr,Jon J. Muth,Margarita Engle,Pam Muñoz Ryan,Matt de la Peña,Ann M. Martin An illustrated anthology of stories about dogs and their relationships with humans, for readers of varying levels. OL16190820W
The flying girl The flying girl Margarita Engle In this beautiful picture book filled with soaring words and buoyant illustrations, award-winners Margarita Engle and Sara Palacios tell the inspiring true story of A da de Acosta, the first woman to… OL19733957W
Orangutanka Orangutanka Margarita Engle All the orangutans are ready for a nap in the sleepy depths of the afternoon--all except one. Written in a series of linked poems in the tanka style, an ancient Japanese form of poetry. OL20003688W
The Surrender Tree The Surrender Tree Margarita Engle Cuba has fought three wars for independence, and still she is not free. This history in verse creates a lyrical portrait of Cuba. OL3519113W