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Into the Tall, Tall Grass
By Loriel Ryon
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About The Book
A girl journeys across her family’s land to save her grandmother’s life in this captivating and magical debut that’s perfect for fans of The Thing About Jellyfish.
Yolanda Rodríguez-O’Connell has a secret. All the members of her family have a magical gift—all, that is, except for Yolanda. Still, it’s something she can never talk about, or the townsfolk will call her family brujas—witches. When her grandmother, Wela, falls into an unexplained sleep, Yolanda is scared. Her father is off fighting in a faraway war, her mother died long ago, and Yolanda has isolated herself from her best friend and twin sister. If she loses her grandmother, who will she have left?
When a strange grass emerges in the desert behind their house, Wela miraculously wakes, begging Yolanda to take her to the lone pecan tree left on their land. Determined not to lose her, Yolanda sets out on this journey with her sister, her ex-best friend, and a boy who has a crush on her. But what is the mysterious box that her grandmother needs to find? And how will going to the pecan tree make everything all right? Along the way, Yolanda discovers long-buried secrets that have made their family gift a family curse. But she also finds the healing power of the magic all around her, which just might promise a new beginning.
Yolanda Rodríguez-O’Connell has a secret. All the members of her family have a magical gift—all, that is, except for Yolanda. Still, it’s something she can never talk about, or the townsfolk will call her family brujas—witches. When her grandmother, Wela, falls into an unexplained sleep, Yolanda is scared. Her father is off fighting in a faraway war, her mother died long ago, and Yolanda has isolated herself from her best friend and twin sister. If she loses her grandmother, who will she have left?
When a strange grass emerges in the desert behind their house, Wela miraculously wakes, begging Yolanda to take her to the lone pecan tree left on their land. Determined not to lose her, Yolanda sets out on this journey with her sister, her ex-best friend, and a boy who has a crush on her. But what is the mysterious box that her grandmother needs to find? And how will going to the pecan tree make everything all right? Along the way, Yolanda discovers long-buried secrets that have made their family gift a family curse. But she also finds the healing power of the magic all around her, which just might promise a new beginning.
Product Details
- Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books (April 7, 2020)
- Length: 336 pages
- ISBN13: 9781534449671
- Grades: 5 and up
- Ages: 10 - 99
- Lexile ® 660L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®
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- Lexile ® 591 - 690
- Children's Fiction > Social Themes > Death, Grief, Bereavement
- Children's Fiction > Family > Multigenerational
- Children's Fiction > Social Situations > Death & Dying
- Children's Fiction > Legends, Myths, Fables > Other
- Children's Fiction > Legends, Myths, Fables > General
Raves and Reviews
“This heartfelt family saga weaves together science and magic believably and sensitively.”
– Kirkus Reviews
* "A must-have tale, perfect for fans of emotionally resonant magical realism like Karen Strong’s Just South of Home."
– School Library Journal, starred review
Awards and Honors
- Kansas NEA Reading Circle List Junior Title
- ALA Rainbow List Selection
- Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year Selection Title
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