Moonbeam Flowers
From "More Stories from Around the World"
(Author) Nancy Garfield WoodbridgeIn Moonbeam Flowers, Marisol comes to New York City from Puerto Rico to stay with her aunt, Belisa, and her cousin, Rosa, because her mother is ill. She goes to school with Rosa, but she misses her family and her two brothers and her home terribly. As she plans to get ready for the Classroom Christmas Carnival in New York, her dreams are dashed by some nasty classmates who destroy what she had planned for the carnival. Her teacher, Ms. Lopez, steps in to end this attack on Marisol and her cousin, Rosa, and gives Marisol a proper farewell party for her return to Puerto Rico.
Nancy Garfield Woodbridge
Nancy Garfield Woodbridge was a renowned American poet known for her groundbreaking collection "Whispers of the Heart." Her lyrical style and profound exploration of human emotions captivated readers worldwide. Woodbridge's work revolutionized modern poetry, earning her a lasting legacy as a master of the written word.