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Description
By following her mother's admonition to perform every task with care and love, a poor young Mexican girl wins the devotion of the governor's son.
Quick Summary
Domitila is a poor young Mexican girl who wins the devotion of the governor's son by following her mother's admonition to perform every task with care and love, setting the classic Cinderella story in a specific cultural tradition. The book explores themes of perseverance, kindness, and dignity in the face of poverty as Domitila works as a servant while maintaining her strong moral character. If your kid likes "Ella Enchanted" or other Cinderella retellings, they'll love this Mexican cultural version that centers a resourceful heroine from a different tradition. This book is ideal for middle grades (4th-6th graders) who are reading at a 5th-grade level and enjoy stories about underdogs who succeed through inner strength rather than magic.