Adelita
A Mexican Cinderella Story
Adelita is a 2002 fae fiction short story by Tomie dePaola. Much of the action takes place in Mexico. It deals with fairy tales, Folklore and hispanic americans.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, and 78 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 7 editions.
It runs to roughly 40 pages — about 45 minutes of reading at an average pace.
About Adelita
After the death of her mother and father, Adelita is badly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters until she finds her own true love at a grand fiesta.
Quick answers
Who wrote Adelita?
Adelita was written by Tomie dePaola and first published in 2002.
What genre is Adelita?
It is usually shelved as Fae & Fairy Fiction.
How long is Adelita?
The median edition has 40 pages, about about 45 minutes of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Adelita?
Readers who like it often enjoy Artemis Fowl and the Eternity Code, A Court of Wings and Ruin and The Tale of Despereaux.
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