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    Mañanaland
    Mañanaland
    Mañanaland
    Audiobook5 hours

    Mañanaland

    Written by Pam Muñoz Ryan

    Narrated by Roxana Ortega

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    Newbery Honoree Pam Munoz Ryan weaves an entrancing tale of courage and self-discovery.

    "Uniquely magical...Timely and timeless." -- New York Times* "This tightly packed, powerful fantasy contains resonant truths." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Another unforgettable work from a master storyteller." -- Booklist, starred review* "Richly tiered... wrenchingly real...compelling." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review"A gem of a story with timely messages." -- School Library Journal"Rich and relevant." -- The Horn Book"A luminous embodiment of hope." -- Rita Williams-Garcia, Newbery Honor-winning author of One Crazy Summer and Clayton Byrd Goes Underground"Mananaland is that rare gift of a book." -- Francisco X. Stork, award-winning author of DisappearedMaximiliano Cordoba loves stories, especially the legend Buelo tells him about a mythical gatekeeper who can guide brave travelers on a journey into tomorrow.If Max could see tomorrow, he would know if he'd make Santa Maria's celebrated futbol team and whether he'd ever meet his mother, who disappeared when he was a baby. He longs to know more about her, but Papa won't talk. So when Max uncovers a buried family secret--involving an underground network of guardians who lead people fleeing a neighboring country to safety--he decides to seek answers on his own.With a treasured compass, a mysterious stone rubbing, and Buelo's legend as his only guides, he sets out on a perilous quest to discover if he is true of heart and what the future holds.This timeless tale of struggle, hope, and the search for tomorrow has much to offer today about compassion and our shared humanity.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherScholastic
    Release dateMar 3, 2020
    ISBN9781338567472
    Mañanaland

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    4.5/5

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    What our readers think

    Readers find this title to be a touching story that sheds light on the plight of undocumented persons and refugees. The book explores themes of courage, helping others, and the mystery of Maanaland. Some readers appreciate the heartfelt moments and the love story between Max and the girl. However, others feel that the ending could have been more satisfying with a closer bond or marriage between the characters. Overall, readers find this book amazing and great.

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    • 5/5
      I’ve never heard of Book so heartfelt. I love that Max helped the girl escape and find her sister and I think they even fell in love I don’t know. If I wrote the story I would put this the girl said I love you too Max when she gave him the kitten.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      A touching story of a boy missing his documents, the courage to help others get to safety even if it is dangerous, and the mystery of what has happened to those who have gone on to Mañanaland. The story is set in a fictitious country (which is why some label this fantasy), but it could be in many real places around the world. Hand this to those who want to better understand the plight of undocumented persons and refugees.

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    • 5/5
      This book was Amazing!!!!

      I love how at the beginning Max is only doing the how rescue thing just to prove himself. Then realized that the little girls problems make his feel like whatever.

      It is so sad to me that they have to say bye in the end.

      But I definitely think the author should of made the girl older and had them fall in love or at least have a close bond and tell us what happens a little later on in their lives and they get married or something.

      But hey this book was Great! With a capital G!