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The Hummingbird's Daughter

by Luis Alberto Urrea

2005 · historical fiction · young_adult

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Set in 2 places · 1 primary
Sense of Place
4/5
Description · Open Library (CC0)

This historical novel is based on Urrea's real great-aunt Teresita, who had healing powers and was acclaimed as a saint. Urrea has researched historical accounts and family records for years to get an accurate story.

Set in

  • ★
    Sinaloa · Mexico
    Teresa Urrea ranch, 1890s
    ★ primary
  • Sonora · Mexico
    Cabora, saint cult following

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