When “Rosa” was 4 years old, she was kidnapped off a bus in
Guatemala City by a man who makes her call him “Uncle.” Uncle is a con artist and a beggar who, after
consulting a fortune teller, is convinced that Rosa is destined to lead him to
riches. When the book opens, Rosa is 12
years old, and her life is getting dangerous as Uncle becomes more and more
determined to find wealth. Rosa turns to a
sympathetic fortune teller to help her find her parents. Colibrí
is a story of growing up and finding happiness in an insecure world, but
more notably, it is a captivating glimpse into Mayan indigenous culture. This book will be enjoyed mainly by children
ages 9-13 and can be found in the Juvenile section of the library under J CAM.
