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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0375859632
• ISBN13: 9780375859632
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Ember
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 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.