Bless Me, Ultima Ages 5 and up As “Jewell teases out her

As “Jewell teases out her twisty plot at just the right pace” (Booklist

“Sibling Rivalry” by Carl Weber: They say the parent’s sins always fall into the children’s laps

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Bless Me, Ultima Ages 5 and up As “Jewell teases out herWith exquisite prose and wondrous storytelling, this coming of age classic follows a young boy as he questions his faith and beliefs in family, religion, and other aspects of his Chicano culture. Antonio Marez is six years old when Ultima comes to stay with his family in New Mexico. She is a curandera, one who cures with herbs and magic. Under her wise wing, Tony will probe the family ties that bind and rend him, and he will discover himself in the