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The Most Beautiful Place in the World
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The Most Beautiful Place in the World Paperback - 1993

by Ann Cameron

In this inspiring multicultural story, a young Guatemalan boy triumphs over poverty and abandonment to find love and a sense of self-respect. "Genuine and touching, the book has much to tell readers who are acquainted only with a land of plenty".--The New Yorker. An NCTE Notable Children's Trade Book.


From the publisher

"Seven-year-old Juan lives in Guatemala, a place of stunning beauty and grim economic reality. Abandoned by his mother, Juan lives with his grandmother and shines shoes. He passionately wants to attend school, but fears Grandmother will say no. Finally gathering his courage, he is surprised when she not only agrees to send him to school but also chides him about the importance of standing up for himself. Juan tells this bittersweet story, which reads smoothly and powerfully on several levels, with warmth and dignity."--Booklist.

From the jacket flap

"Seven-year-old Juan lives in Guatemala, a place of stunning beauty and grim economic reality. Abandoned by his mother, Juan lives with his grandmother and shines shoes. He passionately wants to attend school, but fears Grandmother will say no. Finally gathering his courage, he is surprised when she not only agrees to send him to school but also chides him about the importance of standing up for himself. Juan tells this bittersweet story, which reads smoothly and powerfully on several levels, with warmth and dignity."--"Booklist.

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  • Title The Most Beautiful Place in the World
  • Author Ann Cameron
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition [ Edition: Repri
  • Pages 64
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Yearling Books, New York
  • Date 1993-05-25
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780394804248 / 0394804244
  • Weight 0.11 lbs (0.05 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.6 x 5.22 x 0.16 in (19.30 x 13.26 x 0.41 cm)
  • Ages 08 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 3 - 7
  • Reading level 750
  • Themes
    • Cultural Region: Latin America
    • Ethnic Orientation: Hispanic
    • Ethnic Orientation: Latino
    • Topical: Self-Esteem
  • Library of Congress subjects Guatemala, Grandmothers
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 94148611
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

About the author

Ann Cameron says she writes books to "capture the positive energy of life," a statement fully supported by The Most Beautiful Place in the World. She is the best-selling author of many popular books for children, including The Stories Julian Tells, More Stories Julian Tells, The Stories Huey Tells, and More Stories Huey Tells. Ms. Cameron lives in Guatemala.
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