TORTILLA SUN
When twelve-year-old Izzy spends the summer in her Nana’s remote New Mexico village, she discovers long-buried secrets that come alive in an enchanted landscape of majestic mountains, whispering winds, and tortilla suns. Infused with the flavor of the southwest and sprinkled with just a pinch of magic, readers are sure to find this heartfelt story as rich and satisfying as Nana’s homemade enchiladas.
Accolades for Tortilla Sun
New Mexico Book Award
Zia Book Award
New Voices Pick American Booksellers Association
Praise for Tortilla Sun
[A] strong debut….Cervantes fills her story with mystical possibilities– talking with spirits, hearing what the wind whispers, gathering powerful herbs by moonlight–but also with the inescapable realities of illness, death, and mourning. The result is an imaginative yet grounded novel.”
Publisher’s Weekly
Cervantes’s first novel is rich with local color-both physical landscapes and traditional spiritual beliefs.”
Booklist
Cervantes evokes the beauty of the setting and develops a memorable cast of characters, brought to life through Izzy’s heartfelt narration. A beautiful and engaging debut novel.”
Kirkus Reviews