Lola
Lola by Karla Arenas Valenti, published by Random House Children’s Books on September 10, 2024, is a 256-page work of juvenile fiction that intertwines magic and adventure. The story follows ten-year-old Lola, who has always experienced the wonders of magic in her Mexico City home. However, when her brother Alex falls ill, Lola discovers a connection between his condition and the magical tree that has been a part of her life. Determined to save him, she embarks on a journey that leads her into a hidden world filled with myths and challenges.
In this enchanting tale, readers will explore themes of family and the extraordinary bond between siblings as Lola navigates the mystical land of Floresta. Guided by a grocery store oracle and the mischievous chaneques, she must confront her fears and outsmart the young queen who stands in her way. This edition captures the essence of Mexican magical realism, inviting readers to experience a heartfelt narrative that emphasizes the lengths one will go to for loved ones.
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A simmering tale of magic, adventure, and the extraordinary bond between a brother and sister who’d journey to the ends of the Earth to save each other. From the acclaimed author of Lotería comes a heartfelt story rooted in Mexican magical realism.
A PURA BELPRÉ AUTHOR WINNER • A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
Ten-year-old Lola has always been touched by magic. In her Mexico City home, built around a towering tree, she is accustomed to enchanted blooms that change with the seasons, a sandbox that spits out mysterious treasures, and mischievous chaneques that scuttle about unseen by all but her. Magic has always been a part of her life, but now she must embrace the extraordinary as never before.
Ever since The Thing That Happened, Lola’s brother Alex has been sick. As his condition worsens, something begins eating away at the tree, causing its leaves and blossoms to crumble like ash. The two are related, Lola is sure of it, but how? Seeking a cure, she visits a grocery store oracle who bids her to follow the chaneques down one of their secret passages… into a hidden world.
Here in Floresta, a land of myths and monsters and marvels untold, lies the key to healing her brother. But the kingdom’s young queen stands in the way. Lola must use her wits and face her deepest fears if there’s any hope of saving Alex in time.
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