In an engrossing historical novel, the Newbery Medal-winning author of Bridge to Terebithia follows a young Cuban teenager's mission to teach others how to read.When thirteen-year-old Lora tells her parents that she wants to join Premier Castros army of young literacy teachers, her mother screeches to high heaven, and her father roars like a lion. But didnt her parents teach her to share what she has with someone in need? Shining light on a little-known moment in history, Katherine Paterson traces a young teens coming-of-age journey from a sheltered life to a singular mission: teaching fellow Cubans of all ages to read and write.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.

There are 208 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by Walker Books Ltd .

Katie Paterson lives in the Midlands and is the mother of two grown children. Her ambition is to keep reading alive for children.