{"product_id":"book-bs23","title":"The Lightning Queen","description":"\u003cp\u003eNothing exciting happens on the Hill of Dust, in the remote mountains of Mexico in the 1950s. There\u0026amp;#39;s no electricity, no plumbing, no cars, just day after day of pasturing goats. And now, without his sister and mother, eleven-year-old Teo\u0026amp;#39;s life feels even more barren. And then one day, the mysterious young Esma, who calls herself the Gypsy Queen of Lightning, rolls into town like a fresh burst of color. Against all odds, her caravan\u0026amp;#39;s Mistress of Destiny predicts that Teo and Esma will be longtime friends. Suddenly, life brims with possibility. With the help of a rescued duck, a three-legged skunk, a blind goat, and other allies, Teo and Esma must overcome obstacles-even death-to fulfill their impossible destiny. Inspired by true stories derived from rural Mexico, \u003ci\u003eThe Lightning Queen\u003c\/i\u003e offers a glimpse of the encounter between two fascinating but marginalized cultures--the Rom and the Mixtec Indians--while telling the heart-warming story of an unlikely friendship that spans generations.;* \u0026amp;quot;This vibrant, intergenerational tale is nothing short of magical.\u0026amp;quot; -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review * \u0026amp;quot;Powerful and wonderful. The lush sentences and endearing characters make this audiobook an essential purchase.\u0026amp;quot; -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review;Laura Resau is the author of several acclaimed novels, including \u003ci\u003eStar in the Forest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Queen of the Water\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRed Glass\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhat the Moon Saw\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also the author of the acclaimed notebook series, which includes: \u003ci\u003eThe Indigo Notebook\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Ruby Notebook\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Jade Notebook\u003c\/i\u003e. Laura’s books have gathered many state and library awards, as well as multiple starred reviews. \u003ci\u003eThe Lightning Queen\u003c\/i\u003e is drawn from Laura’s experience of living in rural Mexico. She lives in Fort Collins, Colorado. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Inc","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49385949888816,"sku":"BDbs23","price":24.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD [40]","offer_id":49385949921584,"sku":"40bs23","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/296681-bs23-Square.jpg?v=1735151085","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-bs23","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}