For the past three decades, Pleasant DeSpain has explored Latin America,_its countries, countrysides, customs, cultures, and especially, its stories. While his repertoire of traditional world folktales includes narratives from almost every culture around the globe, DeSpain’s talent shines even brighter when relating the legends from Latin America. His exploration of the heart and soul of this enormous region demonstrates his passion for Latin America and its people and their stories.

Related: Folklore and Fairy Tales, Latin America, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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• ISBN: 9780874835519
• Authors: DeSpain; Pleasant DeSpain
• Illustrator: Bell, Don
• Published: 1999, August House
• Themes: Culture, legends, Myth, Stories, Storytelling, Tales
• Descriptors: Folklore and Fairy Tales, Latin America, Young Adult (ages 14-18)
• No. of pages: 192