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Quidora, joven mapuche

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Quidora, joven mapuche, de Jacqueline Balcells y Ana María Güiraldes, es un conmovedor relato histórico ambientado durante la conquista española de Chile. La historia sigue a Don Diego, un conquistador español herido, hecho prisionero por un jefe mapuche. Mientras se recupera, recibe el cuidado de la hija del jefe, Quidora, quien gradualmente se enamora de él, a pesar de la división cultural y la inminente amenaza de un nuevo conflicto. Su relación se desarrolla en un contexto de tensión, resistencia y tradición ancestral, dando lugar a la leyenda del Lago de la Luna Llena. Esta narrativa ofrece una perspectiva impactante sobre la identidad indígena, la historia colonial y las complejidades del amor y la lealtad entre culturas.

English Description:

Quidora, joven mapuche by Jacqueline Balcells and Ana María Güiraldes is a poignant historical tale set during the Spanish conquest of Chile. The story follows Don Diego, a wounded Spanish conquistador taken prisoner by a Mapuche chief. As he recovers, he’s cared for by the chief’s daughter, Quidora, who gradually falls in love with him—despite the cultural divide and the looming threat of renewed conflict. Their relationship unfolds against a backdrop of tension, resistance, and ancestral tradition, ultimately giving rise to the legend of the Lake of the Full Moon. This narrative offers a powerful lens into Indigenous identity, colonial history, and the complexities of love and loyalty across cultures.

Publishing Details

Author : Jacqueline Balcells, Ana María Güiraldes

Type of Spanish : Authentic

Physical Details

Type of Book: Chapter

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 96

Size: 13 x 18,5 cm

Year Published: 2013

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 5th

Genre: Non-Fiction

Sub-Genre: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Non-Fiction

Theme: Romance, Culture