
Written by Rosalma Zubizarreta Harriet Rohmer , and David Schecter · Illustrated by Fernando Olivera
A village loses its river after banishing a mysterious woman. Can they win back her favor?
In a mountain village in Mexico, Lucia Zenteno's enchanting presence stirs fear and awe. Her exile leads to the river's departure, leaving the villagers desperate. Can they find Lucia and restore their lifeline, or will their actions doom them? Discover the power of forgiveness and the magic of nature in this captivating tale.
When Lucia Zenteno walks into a mountain village in central Mexico, some villagers whisper that her long black hair blocks out the sun, and they are afraid. Others say her brilliant hair outshines the sun. Frightened, they banish Lucia from the village and watch in amazement as their precious river follows her, for it loves her and will not leave her. Never had the villagers imagined that their beautiful river would leave them, no matter what they did and so the whole village sets out to find Lucia and beg for her forgiveness.”
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