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Book 2011

Under the Mesquite

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Publisher
Lee & Low Books, Incorporated
Language
English
Published
2011
  • Children's fiction
  • Family life, fiction
  • Cancer, fiction
  • Mexican americans, fiction
  • Texas, fiction

Throughout her high school years, as her mother battles cancer, Lupita takes on more responsibility for her house and seven younger siblings, while finding refuge in acting and writing poetry. Includes glossary of Spanish terms.