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Our Little Porto Rican Cousin
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Wade, Mary H., 1860-1936.
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Our Little Porto Rican Cousin" by Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. It is part of the Little Cousin Series, which introduces young readers to the lives and cultures of children from various regions around the world. The story centers on a young Porto Rican boy named Manuel and his experiences, exploring themes of family, friendship, and cultural pride while depicting life on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. The narrative follows Manuel as he navigates his life with his sister Dolores, friends, and family in Porto Rico. From playful adventures catching fireflies to learning about local customs and traditions, the book combines everyday childhood experiences with insights into Porto Rican culture. It highlights the vibrant natural landscape, the children's interactions with various animals, and the unique traditions celebrated on the island, such as their connection to the past through stories and songs. Throughout the book, the overarching themes of community and identity are woven together with an educational portrayal of Puerto Rican life, making it an enriching read for children. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Emmy, Beth Baran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
- Release date is 2014-06-16
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