Name: Solimar: The Sword of the Monarchs
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Author: Pam Muñoz Ryan
ISBN: 9781484728352

portada Solimar: The Sword of the Monarchs

Type

Physical Book

Author

Pam Muñoz Ryan

Publisher

Disney-Hyperion

Year

2022

Language

English

Pages

272

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

21.2 x 14.0 x 2.8 cm

Weight

0.36 kg.

ISBN13

9781484728352

Synopsis "Solimar: The Sword of the Monarchs "

Award-winning author Ryan has masterfully crafted a story using cultural elements from Mexico with a generous sprinkling of magic. In this story of courage, determination, and ingenuity, readers will cheer on Solimar in her arduous journey to save what is near and dear to her heart. --BooklistI advise you to tell no one about the gift unless you trust them implicitly.Ever since Solimar was a little girl, she has gone to the ouamel forest bordering her kingdom to observe the monarch butterflies during their migration, but always from a safe distance. Now, on the brink of her quinceañera and her official coronation, Solimar crosses the dangerous creek to sit among the butterflies. There, a mysterious event gives her a gift and a burden--the responsibility to protect the young and weak butterflies with her magical rebozo, or silk shawl. Solimar is committed to fulfilling her role, and has a plan that might have worked. But when her father, the king, and her brother, the prince, leave on an expedition, a neighboring king overthrows the kingdom and holds everyone left in the village hostage. It takes all of Solimar's courage to escape and then embark on a dangerous journey to save her kingdom, but she's not alone. Her pet bird, Lázaro, the butterflies she protects, and a magical rag doll, Zarita, are with her. Then, at a precarious moment, she meets a river boy who knows the rapids. Even with help, can Solimar save her family, the kingdom, and the future of the monarchs from a greedy king? Middle-grade fans of Pam Muñoz Ryan's Esperanza Rising, will find a new Mexican heroine to love in Solimar and a fresh, magical story!

Pam Muñoz Ryan

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Pam Muñoz Ryan (born Pamela Jeanne Banducci on December 25, 1951 in Bakersfield, California) is an American author of children's and young adult literature with a deeply multicultural style influenced by her Mexican, Basque, Italian, and Oklahoma heritage. After graduating and earning a master's degree in education at San Diego State University, she worked as a bilingual teacher and educational program director before fully dedicating herself to writing

She has published over 40 books, including young adult novels, picture books, and early reader books. Among her most notable works are Esperanza Rising, based on the story of her migrant grandmother; Becoming Naomi León; Riding Freedom; The Dreamer; Echo, and Mañanaland. Her stories, set in various times and places, explore themes such as migration, resilience, social justice, and female empowerment

Pam has been recognized with multiple national and international literary awards, including the Pura Belpré Medal, the Newbery Honor, the Américas Award, and the Legacy Award for her enduring contribution to children's literature. Additionally, she was nominated by the United States for the Hans Christian Andersen Award

Her work stands out for its cultural authenticity, strong female characters, and narratives that combine historical, emotional, and identity elements. She lives near San Diego with her family and continues to write works that inspire young readers around the world.

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