217 pages ; 22 cm

"Cuban-born eleven-year-old Oriol lives in Santa Barbara, California, where she struggles to belong. But most of the time that's okay, because she enjoys helping her parents care for the many injured animals at their veterinary clinic. Then Gabriela Mistral, the first Latin American winner of a Nobel Prize in Literature, moves to town, and aspiring writer Oriol finds herself opening up. As she begins to create a world of words for herself, Oriol learns it will take courage to stay true to herself and do what she thinks is right--attempting to rescue a baby elephant in need--even if it means keeping secrets from those she loves"-- Provided by publisher.

Ages 8-12

Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-216).

Poetry -- juvenile fiction

Veterinarians -- Juvenile fiction.

Elephants -- Juvenile fiction.

Animal rescue -- Juvenile fiction.

Writing -- Juvenile fiction.

Authorship -- Fiction.

Human-animal relationships -- Fiction.

Friendship -- Fiction.

Novels in verse.

9780593206690 hc.

059320669X hc.