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Book Description:
Once, on an alligator-shaped island in the middle of a wide sea, there lived a little girl who loved maps and dreamed of one day knowing other places . . . In another part of the world, at the mouth of a wide bay, there lived an old man who in his youth dreamed of sailing the world and making friends in foreign lands . . . When these two strangers connect through a message in a bottle, their communication inspires a visit that forges a lasting friendship, which expands both their worlds. Based on a true story, Arletis, Abuelo, and the Message in a Bottle is a lyrically written, lushly illustrated portrait of life in rural Cuba that will enchant children and adults alike.
My Thoughts: Beautiful
What a beautiful story! The first thing that drew my attention was the title. Immediately as I began reading, I was captivated by the story and the lovely illustrations. I felt as if I was right next to Arletis on her beautiful island. Everything she did brought to my mind fond memories of my days visiting family who also live on an island.
The story of Arletis and the grandfather is beautiful and amazing. The best thing of all was something very unexpected that occurred. It surprised me, but it also left me with a smile on my face. It truly is a beautiful story that I highly recommend not just for children, but for people of all ages.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book. All comments and opinions are voluntary and completely my own.-------------------------------------------------
About the Author: Lea Aschkenas
Lea Aschkenas has written book reviews and articles for Washington Post Book World, Los Angeles Review of Books, and Salon. She is also the author of a travel memoir, Es Cuba: Life and Love on an Illegal Island. She fell in love with Cuba and its people on her first trip to the island in the year 2000 and has been returning nearly every year since. Arletis, Abuelo, and the Message in a Bottle is her first book for children. Lea lives in Northern California where she works as a public librarian and teaches with the California Poets in the Schools program. Visit: leaaschkenas.com.
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