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Enchanted air

Enchanted air

two cultures, two wings : a memoir
Biography & MemoirFolklore
Pages
192
Published
2015
Language
English

Synopsis

Margarita feels like she belongs to two worlds: the vibrant, fairy-tale-like island of Cuba, and the lonely, bustling city of Los Angeles. She longs for the summer trips to her mother's homeland, finding solace in words and images when school feels isolating. This is the story of a young girl navigating her dual identity and finding her place.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

ReflectiveHopefulEmotionalThought-Provoking
Coming of AgeFish Out of Water

Genres

Biography & Memoir Folklore Magical Realism Young Adult Biography

About the author

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Margarita Engle

Margarita Engle writes wonderful books for young readers, often drawing on her Cuban heritage. You might know her from Enchanted Air, a beautiful memoir in verse. She's a great choice if you enjoy poetry and stories about family and culture.