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La Llorona / The Weeping Woman
An Hispanic Legend Told in Spanish and English
By Hayes, Joe & Hill, Vicki Trego
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-93831-786-9
- Publisher
- Cinco Puntos Press
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on January 1, 2005
Gr 4-Up This legendary tale is not only a spine-tingling ghost story, but also a cautionary tale about a breathtakingly lovely, working-class girl. All of the local gallants have their eyes on Marí a, but she feels that she's destined for better things. Accordingly, she holds out for a wealthy and dashing young ranchero who lives nearby. She plays hard to get, and the ploy is successful. Marriage and two children follow, but her husband is increasingly dis...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
