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Santiago

Santiago

Children's BooksFolklore
Published
1969
Language
English

Synopsis

Santiago, a young boy, moves from Puerto Rico to New York City and misses his beloved pet pigeon, Kiki. He shares imaginative stories about Kiki with his new friends, but they struggle to believe him. With the help of his mother, Santiago finds a way to bridge the gap between his memories and his new life, helping his friends understand his unique experiences.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

HeartwarmingHopefulWhimsical
Coming of Age

Genres

Children's Books Folklore

About the author

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Pura Belpré

Pura Belpré was a writer and librarian who brought Puerto Rican folklore to a wider audience. Her work includes the Prentice Hall Literature--Bronze textbook series, which introduced many young readers to classic and contemporary stories.