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Titles: Eva Luna and
The Stories of Eva Luna
Author: Isabel Allende
Age level: High School
Recommended by: Gail Lindenberg, Nogales High School, California Summary:
These tales are told in two separate novels, written by the author to preserve her own family history. Set in South America, Allende weaves a rich cultural tapestry of characters whose life stories provide common threads and intertwining themes. The flavor of the Spanish translation lends a lyrical quality that appeals to readers of any age. The main character is courageous and flamboyant in style, encouraging the reader to emulate her spirit.
The Stories of Eva Luna are a sequel to Eva Luna and stand by themselves as separate works. Teaching suggestions: Have students write another chapter as though they are the storyteller. Explore
the writing techniques that Allende employs and have your budding authors imitate her wonderful style as they add a believable anecdote that might have been part of her story. |
