In Latin American culturewith its blend of Indian, Spanish, Catholic, and African influencemagic is a part of the everyday world. Momentos magicos, or magic moments, can come in many forms. For storyteller Olga Loya, magic occurs every time an ancient story is passed from teller to listener. The sixteen stories here are full of momentos magicos. Presented in equally vibrant English and Spanish, they include stories of the supernatural, such as the Mexican tale of La Llorona, the Wailing Woman; of animals and tricksters, such as the Mayan story of how Monkey tricked Crocodile; of strong women, like Blanca Flor (White Flower); and myths, such as La Diosa Hambrienta, the hungry goddess. In stories from Mexico, Cuba, Guatemala, the Yucatan, Nicaragua, Baja California, Puerto Rico, and the Mayan Popol Vhu, Olga Loya works her magic to create humorous, vital, and powerful renditions of centuries-old legends. These bilingual and multicultural stories will learn the importance of fairness, respect and caring.
By:
Olga Loya Translated by:
Carmen Lizardi-Rivera Imprint: August House Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 215mm,
Width: 140mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 222g ISBN:9780874834970 ISBN 10: 087483497X Pages: 192 Publication Date:01 November 1997 Recommended Age: From 8 Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Commended for Americas Award for Children & Young Adult Literature (Fiction) 1998
