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Name: Prietita and the Ghost Woman / Prietita y la Llorona
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Author: Gloria Anzaldúa

📘 Prietita and the Ghost Woman / Prietita y la Llorona by Gloria Anzaldúa

Prietita is a young Mexican‑American girl who, in her quest to find a healing herb for her sick mother, becomes lost. Along the way she is aided by the legendary ghost woman, Llorona, a figure from Mexican folklore. The story blends adventure, family devotion, and cultural legend in a bilingual presentation suitable for young readers.

First publish date: 1995

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Gloria Anzaldúa

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