The Mexican culture is rich and imbued with myth, magic, and mysticism. I lived it every day. I looked for stories where this was illustrated. I found incredibly imaginative authors in White, Lewis, Cleary, Blume and so many more. But there was something missing from these stories: me and my experiences. I look around today […]
Schneider Family Book Award Winner
Pura Belpre Honor Book
Children’s Literature Legacy Award Winner
"Engrossing." New York Times
Naomi Soledad Leon Outlaw has had a lot to contend with in her young life, her name for one. Then there are her clothes (sewn in polyester by Gram), her difficulty speaking up, and her status at school as "nobody special." But according to Gram's self-prophecies, most problems can be overcome with positive thinking. Luckily, Naomi also has her carving to strengthen her spirit. And life with Gram and her little brother, Owen, is happy and peaceful. That is, until their mother reappears for the first time in seven years, stirring up all sorts of questions and challenging Naomi to discover who she really is.
Schneider Family Book Award Winner
Pura Belpre Honor Book
Children’s Literature Legacy Award Winner
"Engrossing." New York Times
Naomi Soledad Leon Outlaw has had a lot to contend with in her young life, her name for one. Then there are her clothes (sewn in polyester by Gram), her difficulty speaking up, and her status at school as "nobody special." But according to Gram's self-prophecies, most problems can be overcome with positive thinking. Luckily, Naomi also has her carving to strengthen her spirit. And life with Gram and her little brother, Owen, is happy and peaceful. That is, until their mother reappears for the first time in seven years, stirring up all sorts of questions and challenging Naomi to discover who she really is.
Becoming Naomi León
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780439269971 |
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Publisher: | Scholastic, Inc. |
Publication date: | 10/01/2005 |
Edition description: | Reprint |
Pages: | 272 |
Sales rank: | 75,565 |
Product dimensions: | 5.25(w) x 7.63(h) x (d) |
Lexile: | 830L (what's this?) |
Age Range: | 8 - 12 Years |