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In the 1950s, Davico and his family live in Guatemala City above their family restaurant. When violence and blackouts come to the city, Davico's father buys him a lamp to help him sleep at night. Davico hears that the gringos are coming and he wonders if his family will be safe or if they will have to flee the country.
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"When Tiana gets an unexpected invitation to visit Mama Odie, she knows something must be wrong. But the truth is beyond anything she could have guessed. A dangerous jewel has been stolen from the bayou, and Mama Odie needs Tiana to get it back. With a little help from her friends, Tiana sets off to find the jewel--and return it before something terrible happens"--Page [4] of cover.