Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna by Alda P. Dobbs
Brief Summary of Book “Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna by Alda P. Dobbs” is a fast-paced novel that combines the best elements of suspense, thrill, drama and romance. The author is so good at character development. His fictional characters are always fascinating and memorable. It is a story written with knowledge of true fiction, realistic characters you want to root for, romance, and a mystery with a satisfying ending. It is 1913, and twelve-year-old Petra Luna's mama has died while the Revolution rages in Mexico. Before her papa is dragged away by soldiers, Petra vows to him that she will care for the family she has left―her abuelita, little sister Amelia, and baby brother Luisito―until they can be reunited. They flee north through the unforgiving desert as their town burns, searching for safe harbor in a world that offers none. Each night when Petra closes her eyes, she holds her dreams close, especially her long-held desire to learn to read. Abuelita calls the...