{"product_id":"9781481458917","title":"Island Treasures: Growing Up in Cuba","description":"The author of \u003ci\u003eMy Name Is María Isabel\u003c\/i\u003e offers an inspiring look at her childhood in Cuba in this collection that includes \u003ci\u003eWhere the Flame Trees Bloom\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUnder the Royal Palms\u003c\/i\u003e, five new stories, and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese true autobiographical tales from renowned Hispanic author and educator Alma Flor Ada are filled with family love and traditions, secrets and deep friendships, and a gorgeous, moving picture of the island of Cuba, where Alma Flor grew up. Told through the eyes of a child, a whole world comes to life in these pages: the blind great-grandmother who never went to school but whose wisdom and generosity overflowed to those around her; the hired hand Samoné, whose love for music overcame all difficulties; the beloved dance teacher who helped sustain young Alma Flor through a miserable year in school; her dear and daring Uncle Medardo, who bravely flew airplanes; and more.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHeartwarming, poignant, and often humorous, this wonderful collection encourages readers to discover the stories in their own lives—and to celebrate the joys and struggles we all share, no matter where or when we grew up. Featuring the classic and award-winning books \u003ci\u003eWhere the Flame Trees Bloom \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eUnder the Royal Palms\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIsland Treasures\u003c\/i\u003e also includes a new collection, \u003ci\u003eDays at La Quinta Simoni\u003c\/i\u003e, many new family photographs, and a Spanish-to-English glossary.","brand":"Atheneum Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47144561180912,"sku":"9781481458917","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781481458917_p0.jpg?v=1763622132","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781481458917","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}