{"product_id":"9780545921176","title":"The The Lightning Queen","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe The Lightning Queen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Laura Resau\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e      Nothing exciting happens on the Hill of Dust, in the remote mountains of Mexico in the 1950s. There's no electricity, no plumbing, no cars, just day after day of pasturing goats. And now, without his sister and mother, eleven-year-old Teo's life feels even more barren. And then one day, the mysterious young Esma, who calls herself the Gypsy Queen of Lightning, rolls into town like a fresh burst of color. Against all odds, her caravan's Mistress of Destiny predicts that Teo and Esma will be longtime friends. Suddenly, life brims with possibility. With the help of a rescued duck, a three-legged skunk, a blind goat, and other allies, Teo and Esma must overcome obstacles-even death-to fulfill their impossible destiny. Inspired by true stories derived from rural Mexico, \u003ci\u003eThe Lightning Queen\u003c\/i\u003e offers a glimpse of the encounter between two fascinating but marginalized cultures--the Rom and the Mixtec Indians--while telling the heart-warming story of an unlikely friendship that spans generations.;* \"This vibrant, intergenerational tale is nothing short of magical.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review * \"Powerful and wonderful. The lush sentences and endearing characters make this audiobook an essential purchase.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review;Laura Resau is the author of several acclaimed novels, including \u003ci\u003eStar in the Forest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Queen of the Water\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRed Glass\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhat the Moon Saw\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also the author of the acclaimed notebook series, which includes: \u003ci\u003eThe Indigo Notebook\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Ruby Notebook\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Jade Notebook\u003c\/i\u003e.  Laura’s books  have gathered many state and library awards, as well as multiple starred reviews. \u003ci\u003eThe Lightning Queen\u003c\/i\u003e is drawn from Laura’s experience of living in rural Mexico. She lives in Fort Collins, Colorado.     \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Lightning Queen\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Resau’s story of the adventures and growing friendship between a sensitive Mixteco boy and a daring Romani girl is set amid the harsh discrimination and struggles both their peoples faced in Mexico due to cultural, racial, and language barriers.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“If books were written in black and white, The Lightning Queen would be written in color. The diverse characters, heartbreaking events, and historical and present-day backdrops are excellently executed. Highly recommended.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Lightning Queen\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Resau’s story of the adventures and growing friendship between a sensitive Mixteco boy and a daring Romani girl is set amid the harsh discrimination and struggles both their peoples faced in Mexico due to cultural, racial, and language barriers.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If books were written in black and white, The Lightning Queen would be written in color. The diverse characters, heartbreaking events, and historical and present-day backdrops are excellently executed. Highly recommended.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780545921176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Scholastic Inc.","offers":[{"title":"CD-Audio","offer_id":40790234595534,"sku":"9780545921176","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_3baf443b-216c-41a0-bb97-b984cc02c56a.jpg?v=1644529463","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780545921176","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}