The Secret Footprints
What's it about
Have you ever wondered if the magical stories you were told as a child might actually be true? Imagine a world hidden just out of sight, filled with creatures of legend. This story invites you to discover that secret world and believe in the impossible once again. You'll follow the trail of the ciguapas, a mythical tribe of girls with backward-facing feet who live in underwater caves to hide from humans. When one curious ciguapa girl befriends a human boy, their secret world is put at risk, forcing you to question what it truly means to be different and the price of keeping a magical secret.
Meet the author
Julia Alvarez is a National Medal of Arts recipient and one of the most critically acclaimed Latina writers of her generation, celebrated for her rich storytelling. Born in New York City but raised in the Dominican Republic until she was ten, Alvarez draws deeply on her bicultural experiences and the island's vibrant folklore. This unique upbringing infuses her work, including The Secret Footprints, with an authentic sense of wonder, place, and the magic of oral traditions passed down through generations.
What's it about
Have you ever wondered if the magical stories you were told as a child might actually be true? Imagine a world hidden just out of sight, filled with creatures of legend. This story invites you to discover that secret world and believe in the impossible once again. You'll follow the trail of the ciguapas, a mythical tribe of girls with backward-facing feet who live in underwater caves to hide from humans. When one curious ciguapa girl befriends a human boy, their secret world is put at risk, forcing you to question what it truly means to be different and the price of keeping a magical secret.
Meet the author
Julia Alvarez is a National Medal of Arts recipient and one of the most critically acclaimed Latina writers of her generation, celebrated for her rich storytelling. Born in New York City but raised in the Dominican Republic until she was ten, Alvarez draws deeply on her bicultural experiences and the island's vibrant folklore. This unique upbringing infuses her work, including The Secret Footprints, with an authentic sense of wonder, place, and the magic of oral traditions passed down through generations.
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