Maria the Monarch - (Young Eco Fiction) by Homero Aridjis (Hardcover)

About the Book

"An informational supplement for parents and teachers, 'The Monarch: A Tireless Traveler,' describes the monarch butterfly, where it comes from, how it grows, where it travels, why it is endangered, and what is being done to protect this delicate and lovely creature"--Provided by publishe

Book Synopsis

Each year, in the Mexican town of Contepec, migrating Monarch butterflies spend the winter in the temperate forests of Mexico. This children's book (ages 8-12) is an adventure story about two courageous cousins Eréndira and Corina. With the help of their community as well as Maria the Monarch butterfly, who speaks to them in their dreams, they save the lives of millions of Monarch butterflies threatened by illegal logging and traffickers of wild animals. Together they help preserve the natural and cultural wealth of their homeland.

In an afterword "The Monarch: A Tireless Traveler" Betty Ferber describes the life and evolution of the Monarch butterfly, its migration from North to South America, and the establishment of the sanctuaries in Mexico and the laws that protect them.

Review Quotes

"I highly recommend this extraordinary trip to the kingdom of the monarch."
Dr. Lincoln Brower, Sweet Briar College, the world's leading expert on the Monarch.
Maria the Monarch Homero Aridjis Juan Palomino, Illustrator Eva Aridjis, Translator Mandel Vilar Press (Oct 31, 2017) Softcover $12.99 (64pp) 978-1-942134-33-6 Two courageous girls uncover a dangerous scheme in a mystical tale of butterfly queens, fluttering souls, and environmental conservation. In a story translated from its original Spanish and set amid the jewel-toned majesty of the yearly migration of millions of monarch butterflies from Canada to Mexico, eleven-year-olds Eréndira and Corina champion the delicate kaleidoscope when its winter hibernation on the branches of the oyamel trees is threatened by poachers destroying the peaceful sanctuary. PALLAS GATES MCCORQUODALE (Children's SIP 2017) Disclosure: This article is not an endorsement, but a review. The author of this book provided free copies of the book to have their book reviewed by a professional reviewer. No fee was paid by the author for this review. Foreword Reviews only recommends books that we love. Foreword Magazine, Inc. is disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.