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Title details for Mañanaland by Pam Muñoz Ryan - Available

Mañanaland

by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Roxana Ortega
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Newbery Honoree Pam Munoz Ryan weaves an entrancing tale of courage and self-discovery.

"Uniquely magical...Timely and timeless." — New York Times* "This tightly packed, powerful fantasy contains resonant truths." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Another unforgettable work from a master storyteller." — Booklist, starred review* "Richly tiered... wrenchingly real...compelling." — Publishers Weekly, starred review"A gem of a story with timely messages." — School Library Journal"Rich and relevant." — The Horn Book"A luminous embodiment of hope." — Rita Williams-Garcia, Newbery Honor-winning author of One Crazy Summer and Clayton Byrd Goes Underground"Mananaland is that rare gift of a book." — Francisco X. Stork, award-winning author of DisappearedMaximiliano Cordoba loves stories, especially the legend Buelo tells him about a mythical gatekeeper who can guide brave travelers on a journey into tomorrow.If Max could see tomorrow, he would know if he'd make Santa Maria's celebrated futbol team and whether he'd ever meet his mother, who disappeared when he was a baby. He longs to know more about her, but Papa won't talk. So when Max uncovers a buried family secret—involving an underground network of guardians who lead people fleeing a neighboring country to safety—he decides to seek answers on his own.With a treasured compass, a mysterious stone rubbing, and Buelo's legend as his only guides, he sets out on a perilous quest to discover if he is true of heart and what the future holds.This timeless tale of struggle, hope, and the search for tomorrow has much to offer today about compassion and our shared humanity.
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Publisher: Scholastic Inc. Edition: Unabridged
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  • ISBN: 9781338567496
  • File size: 144257 KB
  • Release date: March 3, 2020
  • Duration: 05:00:32

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Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature

Languages

English

Newbery Honoree Pam Munoz Ryan weaves an entrancing tale of courage and self-discovery.

"Uniquely magical...Timely and timeless." — New York Times* "This tightly packed, powerful fantasy contains resonant truths." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Another unforgettable work from a master storyteller." — Booklist, starred review* "Richly tiered... wrenchingly real...compelling." — Publishers Weekly, starred review"A gem of a story with timely messages." — School Library Journal"Rich and relevant." — The Horn Book"A luminous embodiment of hope." — Rita Williams-Garcia, Newbery Honor-winning author of One Crazy Summer and Clayton Byrd Goes Underground"Mananaland is that rare gift of a book." — Francisco X. Stork, award-winning author of DisappearedMaximiliano Cordoba loves stories, especially the legend Buelo tells him about a mythical gatekeeper who can guide brave travelers on a journey into tomorrow.If Max could see tomorrow, he would know if he'd make Santa Maria's celebrated futbol team and whether he'd ever meet his mother, who disappeared when he was a baby. He longs to know more about her, but Papa won't talk. So when Max uncovers a buried family secret—involving an underground network of guardians who lead people fleeing a neighboring country to safety—he decides to seek answers on his own.With a treasured compass, a mysterious stone rubbing, and Buelo's legend as his only guides, he sets out on a perilous quest to discover if he is true of heart and what the future holds.This timeless tale of struggle, hope, and the search for tomorrow has much to offer today about compassion and our shared humanity.
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Juvenile Fiction Juvenile Literature