Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna
A girl braves the desert to lead her family to safety during the Mexican Revolution.
288 pages· 44,624 words· Est. 6 hour read
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Summary: In 1913, young Petra Luna faces a harrowing journey across the desert, fleeing the Mexican Revolution with her family. As their town burns, Petra clings to her dream of learning to read, defying her abuelita's belief that such dreams are out of reach. With her father gone and her mother lost, Petra must navigate battlefields and hunger, determined to find safety across the U.S. border. Will her courage and resilience be enough to protect her loved ones and realize her dreams in a world that offers little hope?

