Publish Date |
February 13, 2024 |
Category |
Juvenile Fiction / Legends, Myths, Fables / Caribbean & Latin American Juvenile Fiction / People & Places / Caribbean & Latin America |
Price |
$10.99 |
ISBN: 9781665917063
Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published: February 13, 2024
*Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2023** "With the action beginning on the first page, this fast-paced adventure set in a well-realized world will keep readers on their toes. Modern kids meet traditional tales with thrilling results.""An exceptionally well-crafted story brimming with mythological creatures, captivating characters, and non-stop adventure. A wonderful book to be read by all!"* "Breathtaking. . . An homage both to [Colombia's] beauty and its legends, with a fantastical adventure that will leave readers wishing for more.""Beautiful prose combines with gripping adventure in this magical ode to Colombia and its legends. Fans of Roseanne Brown’s Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Vampire Hunting (2022) and Zoraida Córdova’s Valentina Salazar Is Not a Monster Hunter (2022) will adore this book, for both its mythic monsters and its plucky heroine.""Alessandri expertly weaves an immersive tale bursting at the seams with folklore, enchantments, and spirit.""The Enchanted Life of Valentina Mejía is a fast-paced, epic adventure in a vivid, magical world. Readers will love rooting for Valentina to overcome her obstacles as they devour this enchanting tale."“An absolute gem of a book that kept me on the edge of my seat. Readers will cheer this plucky Colombian girl as she navigates dangers, learns how the magical world connects to our own, and chooses kindness even at personal risk. The ending made my heart soar! Truly enchanting!”"This non-stop adventure filled with mythological creatures and magical lands will excite readers and keep them turning the page.""Alessandri embeds Colombian folklore into a thrilling tale that centers sibling relationships, eco-justice, border crossing, and intergenerational family wounds. Readers who love mythology, adventure, and suspense will root for Valentina as she embarks on her hero’s journey."