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Title: The Lightning Queen
Author: Laura Resau
Narrator: Thom Rivera, Christian Barillas
Format: Unabridged
Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins
Language: English
Release date: 11-01-15
Publisher: Scholastic Audio
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes
Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10
Publisher's Summary:
A stunningly rendered mystical novel, set in the remote mountains of Mexico in the 1950s, illuminates the power of an unlikely friendship that blends cultures, magic, and possibilities.
Nothing exciting happens on the Hill of Dust in the remote mountains of Mexico in the 1950s. There's no electricity, no plumbing, no cars, just day after day of pasturing goats. And now, without his sister and mother, 11-year-old Teo's life feels even more barren. And then one day, the mysterious young Esma, who calls herself the Gypsy Queen of Lightning, rolls into town like a fresh burst of color. Against all odds, her caravan's Mistress of Destiny predicts that Teo and Esma will be longtime friends. Suddenly life brims with possibility.
With the help of a rescued duck, a three-legged skunk, a blind goat, and other unexpected allies, Teo and Esma must overcome obstacles - even death - to fulfill their impossible destiny.
Inspired by true stories derived from rural Mexico, The Lightning Queen offers a glimpse of the encounter between two fascinating but marginalized cultures - the Rom and the Mixtec Indians - while telling the heartwarming story of an unlikely friendship.
Members Reviews:
I bought this book for a charity drive, ended ...
I bought this book for a charity drive, ended up reading it myself and buying a second copy for the charity drive and sending my Mom a copy too.
Beautiful, Engaging, and Inspiring â and for All Ages!
There are few things I enjoy more than beautifully written, engaging, and inspiring Young Adult books that are truly for all ages! I recently read two I adored by master storyteller Laura Resau: âThe Lightning Queenâ and âWhat the Moon Saw.â Both are set partly in Mexico and are filled with the same magic, beauty, and spirit that I feel when I'm there. Iâm reading a third book by Laura now, âRed Glass," and it, too, is healing and life-affirming, and written with a simple grace. All three of these books offer mystery, romance, and adventure, and are imbued with a natural spirituality. They are also very exciting and full of life!
Laura Resauâs books tell of hero and heroine journeys that would surely help âyoung adultsâ find their true self. And for âolder adults,â they are a way to reconnect with or rediscover the true self we sometimes forget.
A realistic, magical, vividly told story of friendship. Highly recommended!
I read this book recently with my ten year old daughter and both of us loved it. It's a brilliant, beautiful, diverse story of friendship with a dash of magical realism, and incredibly beautiful writing. Laura Resau is an amazing story-teller with a fantastic ear for capturing different character's voices. I was enchanted by the writing throughout, and my daughter loved the adventure, the magical moments, and the quirky animal characters. It's a warm, creative book, with both heart and humor. In addition to being entertaining, there's much in this book that's worth discussing. I highly recommend it for both boys and girls, and young and old readers.
Lightning Queen an outstanding read!
Do you have a teen who likes stories that encourage reflection with a soupon of magical realism? One of my favorite books from this year is Fort Collins writer Laura Resau's The Lightning Queen.
