Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna - by Alda P Dobbs

The "Barefoot Dreams" by Laura E.

Goodin is a heart-wrenching and inspiring tale of one girl's perilous journey to cross the U.S.

border during the Mexican Revolution.

Based on a true story, this novel follows 12-year-old Petra Luna as she flees north through the unforgiving desert with her family, searching for safe harbor and a better life.

Despite the danger and hardship they face, Petra refuses to give up on her dreams, including her long-held desire to learn to read.

Through battlefields and deserts, hunger and fear, Petra will stop at nothing to keep her family safe and lead them to a brighter future across the U.S.

border.

With its vivid descriptions of the harsh realities of war and the heart-wrenching struggles of a young girl fighting for survival, "Barefoot Dreams" is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction or is interested in the Mexican Revolution.