“Dobbs' wrenching debut, about family, loss, and finding the strength to carry on, illuminates the harsh realities of war, the heartbreaking disparities between the poor and the rich, and the racism faced by Petra and her family. Readers will love Petra, who is as strong as the black-coal rock she carries with her and as beautiful as the diamond hidden within it.”
— Booklist, starred review
“Wrenching debut about family, loss, and finding the strength to carry on.”
— Booklist, starred review
“Blazes bright, gripping readers until the novel's last page.”
— Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Vital and perilous and hopeful.”
— Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee
Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna
Year
2021
Pages
288
Praise
“Dobbs' wrenching debut, about family, loss, and finding the strength to carry on, illuminates the harsh realities of war, the heartbreaking disparities between the poor and the rich, and the racism faced by Petra and her family. Readers will love Petra, who is as strong as the black-coal rock she carries with her and as beautiful as the diamond hidden within it.”
— Booklist, starred review
“Wrenching debut about family, loss, and finding the strength to carry on.”
— Booklist, starred review
“Blazes bright, gripping readers until the novel's last page.”
— Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Vital and perilous and hopeful.”
— Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee
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