Josefina: Sunlight and Shadows

A storm and flash flood hit the ranch hard, and many animals are lost. But Josefina and her sisters are determined to save the family business. Their aunt, Tia Dolores, wants to try some bold new ideas. Josefina likes learning to weave and play the piano, but she's not so sure about learning to read and write. She's afraid all these changes could make her forget Mama. Unexpectedly, Mama herself gives Josefina the answer. By facing the changes, can Josefina find her courage -- and discover the truth about love? The first book in Josefina's stories is richly illustrated in full color and includes a peek into Josefina's world in 1824.

Author: Valerie Tripp
Publisher: American Girl Publishing Inc
Published: 02/18/2020
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.20w x 0.40d
ISBN13: 9781683371564
ISBN10: 1683371569
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Historical | United States | 19th Century
- Juvenile Fiction | Hispanic & Latino
- Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women

About the Author
Valerie Tripp says that she became a writer because of the kind of person she is. She says she's curious, and writing requires you to be interested in everything. Talking is her favorite sport, and writing is a way of talking on paper. She's a daydreamer, which helps her come up with her ideas. And she loves words. She even loves the struggle to come up with just the right words as she writes and rewrites. Ms. Tripp lives in Maryland with her husband.