Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale
Retold by Carmen Agra Deedy
Illustrated by Michael Austin
Elementary Grades
"Martina is 21 days old and ready to give her leg in marriage. With the help of her Abuela's shocking advice, she interviews a cast of unlikely suitors to find her true love. Deedy's lively and humorous retelling of this classic Latino folktale sparkles with wit as well as aspects of the Cuban culture."
Publishers Description
Pura Belpre Honor Book, 2008
Texas Bluebonnet Nominee, 2009-2010
Web Resources:
http://www.beautifulmartina.com/
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