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Valley of the Moon
the diary of Maria Rosalia de Milagros
By Garland, Sherry
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-43908-820-6
- Publisher
- New York : Scholastic, 2001.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2001
Gr 4-6 A story set during the final months of Mexican rule that incorporates historical events and the many factions of early California-americanos, mexicanos, indios, californios-into it. Orphaned at age five, Rosa and her younger brother were cared for at the Mission Rafael by Padre Ygnacio before they became servants at the large Medina rancho. The children are treated benevolently, often as family. However, Rosa longs for knowledge about her own parents-a secret tha...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
