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In a remote mountain village high in the cloud forest where butterflies return yearly seeking refuge amid lush, primal beauty, a bright young girl is about to have her peaceful world shattered by the unimaginable forces of nature and raw human evil. What was once a blissful, innocent childhood comes crashing to the ground in one horrifying blow after another until the world Teresa knew as a child is destroyed. First by vile men who seek to capture and enslave her, and then by the ruthless force of two monster hurricanes that annihilate her village. After sheltering in a mysterious cave, high in the mountains, where she hides from the men and survives the hurricanes, she sets off on a long treacherous journey facing one impossible obstacle after another which she bravely overcomes with innate intelligence and wile, growing stronger and wiser with each encounter. This novel is at once a vividly human coming-of-age story, an action adventure, and a profoundly moving life saga of endurance, survival, and ultimate triumph. Superbly written, Child of the Cloud Forest masterfully weaves elements of adventure and survival into an enthralling narrative of self-discovery and empowerment. This riveting tale will captivate readers who appreciate stories of resilience, courage, and triumph over adversity, set against a backdrop of spectacular yet ruthless natural beauty.

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J. Joaquín Fraxedas, presents another gripping tale in Child of the Cloud Forest. His critically acclaimed debut novel, The Lonely Crossing of Juan Cabrera, made literary history and is used extensively by educational institutions across the US from middle schools to university literature courses. Fraxedas's hauntingly lyrical prose was honed as an undergraduate at The University of Florida where he also received his law degree. Beyond his literary pursuits, he's a licensed pilot, avid kayaker, and amateur astronomer, deeply intrigued by nature's terrifying power and breathtaking beauty. His works appeal to a wide demographic, from young readers to adults.

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