The Last Cuentista: Newbery Medal Winner

Winner of the Newbery Medal―a brilliant journey through the stars, to the very heart of what makes us human. “Gripping in its twists and turns, and moving in its themes ― truly a beautiful cuento.”―New York Times Había una vez . . . There lived a girl named Petra Peña, who wanted nothing more than to be a storyteller, like her abuelita. But Petra’s world is ending. Earth has been destroyed by a comet, and only a few hundred scientists and their children ― among them Petra and her family ― have been chosen to journey to a new planet. They are the ones who must carry on the human race. Hundreds of years later, Petra wakes to this new planet ― and the discovery that she is the only person who remembers Earth. A sinister Collective has taken over the ship during its journey, bent on erasing the sins of humanity’s past. They have systematically purged the memories of all aboard ― or purged them altogether. Petra alone now carries the stories of our past, and with them, any hope for our future. Can she make them live again? P R A I S E “Clever and compelling … wonderfully subversive.” ―The Wall Street Journal “This tale packs a wallop. Exquisite.” ―Kirkus Reviews (starred) “Gripping, euphonious, and full of storytelling magic.” ―Publishers Weekly (starred) “A strong, heroic character, fighting incredible odds to survive and protect others.” ―School Library Journal (starred) A W A R D S Winner of the John Newbery Medal Winner of the Pura Belpré Award BEST OF THE YEAR TIME - Wall Street Journal - Minneapolis Star Tribune’s - Boston Globe - BookPage - Publishers Weekly - School Library Journal - Kirkus - Bank Street - Chicago Public Library - New York Public Library
ASIN: 1646140893
VSKU: BVV.1646140893.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Higuera, Donna Barba
Binding: Hardcover
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Condition Notes: Former library book with the usual stamps, stickers and labels. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.