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Name: A sunburned prayer
Rating: 3 (1 reviews)
Author: Marc Talbert

In “A Sunburned Prayer,” eleven‑year‑old Eloy undertakes a seventeen‑mile pilgrimage to the Santuario de Chimayo in hopes of saving his grandmother from cancer. Along the way, a friendly dog accompanies him, offering companionship and encouragement during the emotional journey.

First publish date: 1995

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Marc Talbert

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