Solimar: The Sword of the Monarchs

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Ever since Solimar was a little girl, she has gone to the ouamel forest bordering her kingdom to observe the monarch butterflies during their migration, but always from a safe distance. Now, on the brink of her quinceañera and her official coronation, Solimar crosses the dangerous creek to sit among the butterflies. There, a mysterious event gives her a gift and a burden — the responsibility to protect the young and weak butterflies with her magical rebozo, or silk shawl. Solimar is committed to fulfilling her role, and has a plan that might have worked. But when her father and her brother leave on an expedition, a neighboring king overthrows the kingdom and holds everyone left in the village hostage. Can Solimar save her family, the kingdom, and the future of the monarchs from a greedy king?

Culture/Community: Mexican / Mexican American

Heritage & History: Hispanic Heritage and History

Themes for Middle Grade/YA: Action and Adventure, Folks Tales and Myths, Magic, Nature and the Outdoors, Strong Girls and Women, Superheroes, Big Responsibilities, Coming of Age, Identity, Journeys

Genre: Fiction

Format: Novel

Audiobook: No

Age Level: Middle Grade

Book Series: Coming of Age: New Responsibilities, Journeys in YA: Hispanic Heritage, Magic, Fantasy, and Science Fiction: Diverse Books for Middle Grades and YA, Nature Stories for Kids and Teens: Hispanic Heritage , The Magic of Butterflies, Superheroes: Diverse Stories for Middle Grades and Young Adults, Fantasy for Middle Grades and Young Adults: Hispanic Heritage

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