The Queen of Water

By Laura Resau and María Virginia Farinango

Book Overview

For fans of I Am Malala comes this poignant novel based on the true story of one girl's unforgettable journey to self-discovery.

*An ALA Amelia Bloomer Selection*
*An ALA-YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book*

Born in an Andean village in Ecuador, Virginia lives with her family in a small, earthen-walled dwelling. In her Indigenous community, it is not uncommon to work in the fields all day, even as a child, or to be called a longa tonta--stupid Indian--by members of the privileged class of mestizos, or Spanish descendants. When seven-year-old Virginia is taken from her home to be a servant to a mestizo couple, she has no idea what the future holds.

In this poignant novel based on her own story, the inspiring Mar a Virginia Farinango has collaborated with acclaimed author Laura Resau to recount one girl's unforgettable journey to find her place in the world. It will make you laugh and cry, and ultimately, it will fill you with hope.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0375859632
• ISBN13: 9780375859632
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Random House Children's Books
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

I really enjoyed this story. Great read!

This book is very well written and I breezed through each chapter. I could not put the book down. A story filled with hardship, loss, and sadness but also, fills you with inspiration, strength and love.