Books like Tortilla sun by Jennifer Cervantes
During a summer in New Mexico, thirteen‑year‑old Izzy travels with her grandmother to the state’s countryside. There she befriends locals, learns to cook Mexican dishes like tortillas sun, and for the first time learns stories about her father, who died before she was born. The story explores the bonds between generations and the healing power of family legacy.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jennifer Cervantes
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