Wild Dreamers
Written by Margarita Engle
Published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Ana and her mother have been living out of their car ever since her militant father became one of the FBI’s most wanted. Leandro has struggled with debilitating anxiety since his family fled Cuba on a perilous raft.
One moonlit night, in a wilderness park in California, Ana and Leandro meet. Their connection is instant—a shared radiance that feels both scientific and magical. Then they discover they are not alone: a huge mountain lion stalks through the trees, one of many wild animals whose habitat has been threatened by humans.
Determined to make a difference, Ana and Leandro start a rewilding club at their school, working with scientists to build wildlife crossings that can help mountain lions find one another. If pumas can find their way to a better tomorrow, surely Ana and Leandro can too.
Primary ISBN: 9781665939751
Publication Date: April 2024
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook, eBook
Young Adult , Age 12 or older
Community Represented: Cuban/Cuban American
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Accolades & Awards: Youth Media Awards, Animals, Community Action, Cross-Group Friendship, Family Relationship: Extended, Family Relationship: Parents, Format: Audiobook, Format: Novel In Verse, Mental Health, Outdoor Exploration, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Refugee: Persecution, Trauma & Healing: Death of Family or Friend
Setting: United States (San Francisco, CA)
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Refugee
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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