Raised to take the place of her dead brother, Carlota de Zubaran can do anything that Carlos could have done. She races her s...
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Sep 23, 2010
Mariah
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It's historical fiction. Its subject matter is about the war between the Mexicans and Americans. The author uses different words or phrases for it to be from that moment in time. I would say that the intended audience is for any age and gender because it's interesting. It affected me by informing me about some historical pieces. I would recommend the book to others because it's a nice short story of a character but it might be somewhat boring because it doesn't have that much to it. The im
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Aug 19, 2011
Josiah
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If Scott O'Dell didn't tackle the task of writing about these lesser-known times and places in American history, who would? Also, his books are accessible to young readers, which makes them even more valuable tools in the spreading of historical knowledge. One knows when reading a book with Scott O'Dell's name on it that it will be exhaustively researched and finely honed in its details, no matter how obscure its subject matter may be.
I didn't know a whole lot about the histori More...
I didn't know a whole lot about the histori More...
May 09, 2011
Lindsay (Everyday Is An Adventure)
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I mean really...does Scott O'Dell write anything that isn't amazing? For those of you who follow my blog, you know that I was having trouble getting through this book but O'Dell in no way bears any responsibility...this was purely a "me" thing, and with two kids under three I am just way too tired most nights to get a whole lot of reading done.
Finally today I finished it, and boy, O'Dell outdoes himself once again. I love his work, the way he writes, his characters, the p More...
Finally today I finished it, and boy, O'Dell outdoes himself once again. I love his work, the way he writes, his characters, the p More...
Nov 21, 2009
saferia
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This book was a great disappointment. Carlota's character was not very developed, and a lot of loose ends left me wondering, "what happened" at the end of the novel. Her father's eagle/the purpose of the eagle was a mystery- though very important to her father (a status symbol perhaps). And while she wished to be seen as a capable person, yet a blossoming and delicate female, she chose one over the other in the end to please her father. For me, the best part of the book was learning ab
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Oct 05, 2011
Deanna
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Carlota de Zubarán is a young woman living in the times when México owned California and was having battles with the U.S. She was trying to fill the shoes of her dead brother in helping out with her father's land and the daily chores, etc. that were required for it's upkeep. This was a wonderful story and very interestingly described. I got a feel for the everyday life of Mexican people during this timeframe.
May 30, 2009
Shoshi
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The best part about this book was dreaming up a sequel where Rozario (sp?) becomes Big Buff Rozario and uses Dona Dolores as an ottoman. Oh, and the Mexican jumping beans.
Jul 27, 2011
Linda
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Read it in elementary school, totally related to a Mexican girl who "shockingly" rode horses just like the boys.
Jun 07, 2008
Ann
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It's kind of confusing to me. I end up skipping these huge blocks of text because I don't understand what's going on.
Aug 18, 2011
Isabelle
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This book was interesting and I like the way Scott O'Dell writes about independant women and their lives.
Jul 12, 2008
Elizabeth
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I really liked this book, I liked the history in it that we hardly even know exists!
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