Anita and the Dragons

Written by Hannah Carmona · Illustrated by Anna Cunha

A young girl faces her fears as she moves to a new country.

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32 pages· 800L

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Bookroo's summary

Anita, a fearless girl from the Dominican Republic, watches dragons soar above her village. As she prepares to move to a new country, she must confront her deepest fears. Can she muster the courage to embrace this daunting adventure and find her place in a foreign land? Her journey promises challenges and the chance to discover her true strength. Will Anita's bravery guide her through the unknown?

From the publisher

Anita watches the dragons high above her as she hops from one cement roof to another in her village in the Dominican Republic. But being the valiant princesa she is, she never lets them scare her. Will she be brave enough to enter the belly of the beast and take flight to new adventures?

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Reading age: 4–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 800L

Themes & topics

Books about culture Books about feelings and emotions Books about immigration and emigration Books about race and ethnicity Books about social themes

What readers & critics say

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“The illustrations are drop dead gorgeous … but the story felt very niche (moving) and wasn’t as compelling as I was hoping for such a beautiful cover. Some fun elements of culture in the Dominican Republic thiugh”

Marmee

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