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Prietita and the Ghost Woman by Anzaldúa, Gloria. is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Prietita and the Ghost Woman about?
Ever since she can remember, Prietita has heard terrifying tales of la llorona — the legendary ghost woman who steals children at night. Against a background of vibrant folk paintings, Gloria Anzaldua reinterprets, in a bilingual format, one of the most famous Mexican legends. In this version, Prietita discovers that la llorona is not what she expects, but rather a compassionate woman who helps Prietita on her journey of self-discovery. “This tale provides a fascinating context in which to introduce and discuss folktales.” — School Library Journal <p>Prietita, a young Mexican American girl, becomes lost in her search for an herb to cure her mother and is aided by the legendary ghost woman. </p>
Who reads Prietita and the Ghost Woman?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Anzaldúa, Gloria.
- Publisher
- Children's Book Press, c1995.
- Published
- 1995
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781404689206
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Children'S, Literary Fiction, Fiction
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-24
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