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Clara Luna, named for the clear moon in Spanish, feels her mind clouded and receives an invitation from her Mexican grandparents. As a 14‑year‑old who has never met his parents, Clara travels to Yucuyoo, a vibrant village in the southern Mexican mountains. There she meets the local goatherder Pedro, who helps her search for the elusive spirit waterfall, heard but never seen. The grandparents share stories of growing up as healers and of a mixed‑race community. Through these experiences, Clara confronts her identity, the diversity of language and culture, and discovers the magic within herself.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Laura Resau
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