Pedro Fools the Gringo and Other Tales of a Latin American Trickster

by María Cristina Brusca, Toña Wilson

Thirteen short retellings of the adventures of Pedro Urdemales, a cunning Latin American trickster, follow his capers as he outwits a proud traveler, a band of murderous vigilantes, and the devil himself.

54 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1995

About the author

Maria Cristina Brusca grew up on a ranch on the "pampas" of Argentina, where she rode a "caballo" and met many "vaqueros." She has written and illustrated many picture books, including "On the Pampas" and "My Mama's Little Ranch on the Pampas."
She now lives in Port Ewen, New York.

Reviews

[Danielle]

Funny, witty, and an enjoyable read. It was silly, and fun to read aloud.