Spirits of the High Mesa [Paperback]

Floyd Martinez (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1997 | Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up

In this moving coming-of-age novel set in rural New Mexico, the young protagonist, Flavio, is torn between the seductiveness of progress and new technology and his loyalty to village traditions so steadfastly preserved by his grandfather, El Grande.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"... the blessing and the course of being opened to the world with the coming of electrification, roads, and industry." -- The Houston Chronicle

From the Publisher

Named to the HAISL Recommended Reading List for 1999; Honor Book, Pura Belpré Award; Commended Title in the 1997 Américas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature, and Finalist in the 1997 Small Press Book Award.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 182 pages
• Publisher: Arte Publico Press (July 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558851984
• ISBN-13: 978-1558851986
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,084,144 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING! WONDERFUL!, April 29, 2003

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Brian K (Galloway, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spirits of the High Mesa (Paperback)

This book was reccommended to me by my friend , a nephew of Floyd Martinez, and I can't thank him enough for it. This book deals with Flavio growing up in the small village with his family and how he deals with all the changes that come into his small village, like electricity, the sawmill and the de-ruralization of his new Mexico village. This book is a great read for children and adults alike. The book painted such a wonderful image in my mind and it is one that I'm sure I will read over and over again. I'm only hoping that others will also read and enjoy it, and maybe even take EL Grandes advice to heart.

5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful book well worth reading!, April 17, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Spirits of the High Mesa (Paperback)

Flavio's story about growing up in New Mexico is funny andpoignant. As he describes childhood concerns such as family, friends,and school, the reader enters a world that is regrettably gone forever. It will make you laugh and cry. The awards that have been given this novel are well deserved! I am looking forward to another Floyd Martinez novel.

4.0 out of 5 stars A great book for the whole family, November 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Spirits of the High Mesa (Paperback)

This is a great story of my family's upbringing in the small northern New Mexico town that they were raised in (the names have been changed to protect the innocent...lol). Mr. Martinez is my uncle and a wonderful writer it turns out. This is a wonderful story of his young life.