Name that Character
This sister receives seed packets from Abuelita Remedios so she can begin a garden of her own.
Who is Odilia?
This important set of documents the girls left back in the U.S. causes a major problem when they reach the border.
What are their birth certificates?
This holy place is where Odilia leads her sisters to ask for a miracle when they have no birth certificates.
What is the Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe?
This word describes being filled with love, admiration, or deep fascination for someone or something.
What is “enamored”?
(Chapter 12)
This creature tests the girls’ compassion when they discover it trapped and begging for help, leading them to make a difficult choice that proves their courage
What is the lechuzas (the owls)?
She advises the sisters to keep quiet about their supernatural encounters because people are too cynical to believe them.
Who is Abuelita Remedios?
Tonantzin tells Odilia to give this object to “the mother” to remind her of who she is.
What are roses (from the rosebush patch)?
This mystical setting appears after Odilia spins the ear pendant, revealing a shining path leading into the sky.
What is the moonlit path?
Meaning “related to the sky or heavens,” this word could describe stars, planets, or anything heavenly.
What is “celestial”?
(Chapter 13)
In this chapter, the girls face a dangerous shapeshifter who tries to deceive them by appearing helpless, revealing the theme of caution and intuition.
Who is the nagual (the skinwalker/shapeshifter)?
These two sisters refuse to speak with border officials because they fear mistreatment from corrupt officers.
Who are Delia and Velia?
According to Tonantzin, this is the reason she sent the girls on their journey.
What is that she needed their assistance and they had important lessons to learn?
This is the place the girls are from
What is Eagle Pass, Texas?
If something appears to be inviting or calling you toward it, it is doing this.
What is “beckoning”?
(Chapter 14)
This magical item reveals the truth about the nagual’s intentions and helps the sisters see through his tricks.
What is the silver earring pendant?
She warns that if they approach officials, things could get worse for Mamá if Child Protective Services is contacted.
Who is Juanita?
Abuelita and the girls reach this town in the mid-afternoon.
What is Piedras Negras?
This is where Abuelita Remedios Lives
What is Hacienda Dorada?
Often used to describe the sky, this word means a bright shade of blue.
What is “azure”?
(Chapter 15)
In this chapter, the sisters learn an important lesson about unity and trust when they must work together to escape this watery threat.
What is the sirena (the mermaid)?
She is the goddess who appears surrounded by mariposas and tells the sisters that mothers are creators who keep faith alive.
Who is Tonantzin?
Besides driving them and giving advice, Abuelita buys the girls these two necessities before they head for the border.
What are clothing and lunch?
What is El Sacrificio?
This term refers to someone or something that renews, restores, or brings new life.
What is “regenerator”?
(Chapter 16)
This wise and powerful figure reminds the girls of their purpose and teaches them that sacrifice and love guide their journey.
Who is Tonantzin?