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When Edver travels to Cuba to reconnect with a father he scarcely knows, he is stunned to meet his half‑sister Luza. Her daring plan—to lure their elusive mother, a cryptozoologist, into a nearby forest—threatens to unravel their fragile family ties. Told through rhythmic prose and interspersed rhyme, the story explores sibling bonds, the pull of family history, and the tension between human curiosity and the wild secrets of the forest. The narrative blends elements of adventure, mystery, and poetic reflection, immersing young readers in a lush Cuban setting while probing the complexities of identity and trust.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Margarita Engle
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