Book details

Shame the Stars

Shame the Stars Series

Guadalupe Garcia Mccall

Published in

2016

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Description

In the midst of racial conflict and at the edges of a war at the Texas-Mexico border in 1915, Joaquin and Dulceña attempt to maintain a secret romance in this reimagining of Romeo and Juliet.

Age

12-17

Text complexity

intermediate

Length

320 pages

Why to read

Engaging historical context
Powerful love story
Strong character development
Insight into Mexican-American history