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Based on a Cuban folktale, this story follows Martina, a cockroach, as she interviews potential husbands and makes a humorous choice. The book presents a light‑hearted tale with a touch of folklore suitable for children. A playful retelling of an East Caribbean legend, it highlights a whimsical perspective from a cockroach’s point of view while engaging juvenile readers with simple, entertaining prose. The book is written in Spanish and offers a charming look at traditional Cuban storytelling for children and young learners.
First publish date: September 1, 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Carmen Agra Deedy
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