Marikit and the Ocean of Stars

By Caris Avendano Cruz,

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Book description

Marikit is used to wearing recycled clothes. Her mother, the best seamstress in the barrio, has become an expert at making due ever since Marikit's father and brother were lost at sea. But for her tenth birthday, all Marikit wants is something new. So when her mother gifts her a…

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1 author picked Marikit and the Ocean of Stars as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

When I became a parent, I was excited to read many of the epic adventure stories of my childhood with my son.

Unfortunately, many of them did not age well, and I find myself longing for something that captures the spirit of the books I used to love with healthier, more contemporary messages about life. Marikit fulfilled this desire for me on every level.

The story is full of magical adventures, with a lovable, brave protagonist and lots of important things to say about friendship, family, and staying true to one’s true self. My son and I were captivated.

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