{"product_id":"monarca-a-novel-isbn-9780063057333","title":"Monarca: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A work of art. In each of the pages, you will feel the flow of a powerful energy which will murmur to each of your cells that it is time to come out of hiding, to open the windows, to breathe freely, to dress colorfully… to fly.”—Laura Esquivel, author of \u003cem\u003eLike Water for Chocolate\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn illustrated fable for all ages about a Mexican-American girl who transforms into a monarch butterfly and undertakes the great migration to Mexico, \u003cem\u003eMonarca\u003c\/em\u003e braids together the values of heritage, ecology, and personal transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn her thirteenth birthday, Inés receives a mysterious necklace from her abuela in Mexico that turns her into a monarch butterfly—the fulfilment of a prophecy linking Inés’ destiny to her family’s legacy and the butterflies’ survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe adventure continues as Inés joins the monarchs on their long journey south to the butterfly sanctuary in Mexico—an odyssey that has become increasingly perilous due to human activity. Together, the swarm travels from the northeast to the swamps of Louisiana to the pine-filled mountain tops of the western Sierra Madre, finally alighting at the Sierra Chincua sanctuary. On this wondrous journey in the vein of \u003cem\u003eJonathan Livingston Seagull \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Little Prince\u003c\/em\u003e, Inés discovers the connections between all living beings, and the urgent need to protect the monarchs' migration and habitats. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDivided into four chapters to mirror the four stages in a monarch’s life—egg, larva, pupa and butterfly—\u003cem\u003eMonarca \u003c\/em\u003eblends Mexican folklore, environmentalism, and magical realism in an enchanting novella. Illustrated with stunning full-color drawings by Leopoldo Gout, this book will inspire readers to protect and cherish the sacred natural world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"In \u003cem\u003eMonarca\u003c\/em\u003e, Eva Aridjis and Leopoldo Gout sweep the reader away on a meaningful and magical journey of discovery and wonder. An epic story of personal transformation, bravery and learning to appreciate the fragile world around us. \u003cem\u003eMonarca \u003c\/em\u003eis a fable destined to be an instant classic and will resonate with readers of all ages. A dazzling must read.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTonya Hurley - New York Times bestselling author of the ghostgirl series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A work of art. In each of the pages, you will feel the flow of a powerful energy which will murmur to each of your cells that it is time to come out of hiding, to open the windows, to breathe freely, to dress colorfully… to fly.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaura Esquivel, author of Like Water for Chocolate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A magical tale about a magical being. \u003cem\u003eMonarca\u003c\/em\u003e creates an embodied kinship between humans and animals, showing us when culture and nature bow to one another, empathy can redress despair into devotion. This is a story of hope with wings.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTerry Tempest Williams, author of Erosion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A lovely book.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarlon James, Man Booker Prize winning author of A Brief History of Seven Killings\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperOne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889673924837,"sku":"NP9780063057333","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063057333.jpg?v=1730231722","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/monarca-a-novel-isbn-9780063057333","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}