For fans of I Am Malala comes this poignant novel based on the true story of one girl's unforgettable journey to self-discovery.

*An ALA Amelia Bloomer Selection*
*An ALA-YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book*

Born in an Andean village in Ecuador, Virginia lives with her family in a small, earthen-walled dwelling. In her Indigenous community, it is not uncommon to work in the fields all day, even as a child, or to be called a longa tonta--stupid Indian--by members of the privileged class of mestizos, or Spanish descendants. When seven-year-old Virginia is taken from her home to be a servant to a mestizo couple, she has no idea what the future holds.

In this poignant novel based on her own story, the inspiring Mar a Virginia Farinango has collaborated with acclaimed author Laura Resau to recount one girl's unforgettable journey to find her place in the world. It will make you laugh and cry, and ultimately, it will fill you with hope.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Published: 03/13/2012
ISBN: 9780375859632
Pages: 368
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.40w x 0.80d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 142772 / Queen of Water
Reading Level: 5.4 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 14