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Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths - The Last Cuentista

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Book Synopsis: Winner of the John Newbery MedalWinner of the Pura Belpré AwardTIME's Best Books of the YearWall Street Journal's Best of the YearMinneapolis Star Tribune's Best of the YearBoston Globe's Best of the YearBookPage's Best of the YearPublishers Weekly's Best of the YearSchool Library Journal's Best of the YearKirkus Reviews' Best of the YearBank Street's Best of the YearChicago Public Library's Best of the BestNew York Public Library Best of the YearA Junior Library Guild SelectionCybils Award Finalist

From Pura Belpré Award winner and Newbery Medalist, Donna Barba Higuera—a brilliant journey through the stars, to the very heart of what makes us human.

“Gripping in its twists and turns, and moving in its themes – truly a beautiful cuento.”—New York Times
“Clever and compelling … wonderfully subversive.”—The Wall Street Journal

★ “This tale packs a wallop. Exquisite.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred)

★ “Gripping, euphonious, and full of storytelling magic.”—Publishers Weekly (starred)

★ “A strong, heroic character, fighting incredible odds to survive and protect others.”—School Library Journal (starred)

Había una vez . . . There lived a girl named Petra Peña, who wanted nothing more than to be a storyteller, like her abuelita.

But Petra's world is ending. Earth has been destroyed by a comet, and only a few hundred scientists and their children – among them Petra and her family – have been chosen to journey to a new planet. They are the ones who must carry on the human race.

Hundreds of years later, Petra wakes to this new planet – and the discovery that she is the only person who remembers Earth. A sinister Collective has taken over the ship during its journey, bent on erasing the sins of humanity's past. They have systematically purged the memories of all aboard – or purged them altogether.

Petra alone now carries the stories of our past, and with them, any hope for our future. Can she make them live again? Read more

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Looking for an award-winning book that will captivate both children and adults alike? Look no further than The Last Cuentista. Winner of the John Newbery Medal and the Pura Belpré Award, this compelling story takes you on a brilliant journey through the stars, exploring the very essence of what it means to be human. With accolades from TIME, Wall Street Journal, and many more, this book is a must-read for everyone.

Described as "gripping in its twists and turns," by the New York Times, and "wonderfully subversive" by The Wall Street Journal, The Last Cuentista is a true masterpiece. Its exquisite storytelling, as praised by Kirkus Reviews, will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. With compelling themes and a strong, heroic protagonist, School Library Journal calls it a tale that "packs a wallop" and is worthy of every reader's attention.

Transport yourself to a world destroyed by a comet, where only a select few have the opportunity to carry on the human race. Petra Peña, our brave protagonist, wakes up on a new planet, realizing she is the only one who remembers Earth. As she navigates this unknown world, she discovers a sinister Collective that seeks to erase humanity's past. Petra becomes the sole guardian of our history and the only hope for our future. Will she be able to bring our stories back to life?

Don't miss out on this gripping and enchanting tale that will leave you wanting more. Immerse yourself in The Last Cuentista and join Petra on her quest to preserve our collective memory. Get your copy now and experience the magic for yourself.

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