Their Mariposa Legend by Charlotte B. Herr
The Mariposa Legend by Charlotte Herr: A young girl named Mariposa discovers a mysterious egg in the forest. She brings it back to her village and, after much effort, hatches it. The egg hatches into a magnificent creature with wings as wide as the sky and eyes that shine like the stars. The villagers are amazed and ask Mariposa to show them more of the creature's abilities. However, as they continue to demand more and more from Mariposa, she begins to feel overwhelmed and exhausted. Eventually, she realizes that the creature is not just a tool for entertainment but also a living being with its own needs and desires. Mariposa must learn to balance her own needs with those of the creature and find a way to coexist peacefully.
By Charlotte B. Herr · First published 1980 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Young Adult · 2 chapters · 23,870 words
First lines
It began to happen a long time ago, centuries ago, when, in a fragrant rush of rain, spring came one day to Punagwandah, fairest of the Channel Islands. Beneath the golden mists of sunrise danced a radiant sea. On steeply sloping hillsides where thickets of wild lilac bloomed, the lark shook from his tiny throat a tumult of glad music. In shadowed niches of the canyons lilies waited to fill with light their gleaming ivory cups. Spring in very truth was there.
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Genres
- Fantasy — The book involves mythical creatures and a legend, making it part of the Fantasy genre.
- Adventure — The plot revolves around a journey or quest, which is characteristic of the Adventure genre.
- Young Adult — The book's plot and themes are relatable to and appropriate for young adults, making it part of the Young Adult genre.
- Romance — The book involves the relationship between the two main characters, which is an element of the Romance genre.
Tags
legend · mythology · cultural · identity · heritage · family · tradition · community · struggle · resilience · nature · spirituality
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Charlotte B. Herr
- Date: 1980 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Young Adult, Romance, Coming of Age
- Length: 23,870 words
- Structure: 2 chapters, 437 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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