Carmelita De Andalucia
Kids, People and Places, Fiction, Europe, Teen, General Fiction, Fiction - YA
| Author: | Charlotte Brokaw Powers | ISBN: | 9781477163733 |
| Publisher: | Xlibris US | Publication: | April 29, 2004 |
| Imprint: | Xlibris US | Language: | English |
| Author: | Charlotte Brokaw Powers |
| ISBN: | 9781477163733 |
| Publisher: | Xlibris US |
| Publication: | April 29, 2004 |
| Imprint: | Xlibris US |
| Language: | English |
This is an imaginary story of a little gypsy girl living in southern Spain. It is a wonderful story to be read to children ages seven through eleven, but an enjoyable read for all ages. The story as told by Carmelita is centered on her family and clan. It is a loving adventure about her hearts desire to have her very own RED flamenco shoes. Events happen that push her dream further away as she helps those that she loves. There are over eighty Spanish words in the text. Little lessons are learned; all in her clan must have worth. Carmelitas talent gives her a place of special worth! The festivals in the story are still celebrated in Spain today. No feria (festival) is without gypsies and their music! You will enjoy the wonderful surprise of how Carmelita finds her hearts desire.
This is an imaginary story of a little gypsy girl living in southern Spain. It is a wonderful story to be read to children ages seven through eleven, but an enjoyable read for all ages. The story as told by Carmelita is centered on her family and clan. It is a loving adventure about her hearts desire to have her very own RED flamenco shoes. Events happen that push her dream further away as she helps those that she loves. There are over eighty Spanish words in the text. Little lessons are learned; all in her clan must have worth. Carmelitas talent gives her a place of special worth! The festivals in the story are still celebrated in Spain today. No feria (festival) is without gypsies and their music! You will enjoy the wonderful surprise of how Carmelita finds her hearts desire.
