Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Waiting on Wednesday (8)

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly Wednesday meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.  Participants highlight an upcoming unpublished novel they're interested in.


Title: The Queen of Water
Author: Maria Virginia Farinango & Laura Resau
Release Date: March 8, 2011
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers 




Summary

Born in an Andean village in Ecuador, Virginia lives with her large family in a small, earthen-walled dwelling. In her village of indígenas, 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 ruling class of mestizos, or Spanish descendants. When seven-year-old Virginia is taken from her village to be a servant to a mestizo couple, she has no idea what the future holds.
In this poignant novel based on a true story, acclaimed author Laura Resau has collaborated with María Virginia Farinango to recount one girl's unforgettable journey to self-discovery. Virginia's story will speak to anyone who has ever struggled to find his or her place in the world. It will make you laugh and cry, and ultimately, it will fill you with hope.
Posted by Laura (All the Word's a Page) at 8:15 AM
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4 comments:

  1. Laurel-Rain SnowMarch 2, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    This one sounds fabulous! Hope you enjoy it.

    Here's MY WOW POST

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  2. I Eat WordsMarch 2, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Sounds excellent! New follower, btw! :)

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  3. A Beautiful MadnessMarch 2, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    looks good! great pick

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  4. Lindsay Cummings authorMarch 2, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    hi! this book sounds very interesting! new follower!! love the blog! found it on the YA book blog directory! =] follow me too?!

    http://lindsaycummingsblog.blogspot.com/

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