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Learn moreA stunningly rendered mystical novel, set in the remote mountains of Mexico in the 1950s, illuminates the power of an unlikely friendship that blends cultures, magic, and possibilities.
Nothing exciting happens on the Hill of Dust, in the remote mountains of Mexico in the 1950s. There's no electricity, no plumbing, no cars, just day after day of pasturing goats. And now, without his sister and mother, eleven-year-old Teo's life feels even more barren. And then one day, the mysterious young Esma, who calls herself the Gypsy Queen of Lightning, rolls into town like a fresh burst of color. Against all odds, her caravan's Mistress of Destiny predicts that Teo and Esma will be longtime friends. Suddenly, life brims with possibility. With the help of a rescued duck, a three-legged skunk, a blind goat, and other unexpected allies, Teo and Esma must overcome obstacles--even death--to fulfill their impossible destiny.
Inspired by true stories derived from rural Mexico, The Lightning Queen offers a glimpse of the encounter between two fascinating but marginalized cultures--the Rom and the Mixtec Indians--while telling the heartwarming story of an unlikely friendship.
Laura Resau is the author of several highly praised novels, including STAR IN THE FOREST, THE QUEEN OF THE WATER, RED GLASS, and WHAT THE MOON SAW. She is also the author of the acclaimed Notebook series, which includes THE INDIGO NOTEBOOK, THE RUBY NOTEBOOK, and THE JADE NOTEBOOK. Laura’s books have gathered many state and library awards as well as multiple starred reviews. THE LIGHTNING QUEEN is drawn from Laura’s experience of living in rural Mexico. She now lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, and donates a portion of her royalties to indigenous rights organizations.
Thom Rivera (Teo) is a theatre, film, television, and voice actor who has worked in Los Angeles, New York and all over the U.S. Theatre highlights include the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The Shakespeare Theatre Company of DC, Yale Repertory, Roundabout Theatre Co. and The Acting Company. His TV & Film work includes LAW & ORDER, SHAMELESS, NEW GIRL, LLAMA COP, BORDERLAND and BOONE: THE BOUNTY HUNTER. He did his MFA training at the University of California, Irvine.
Christian Barillas (Mateo) is a bilingual actor who has worked extensively in theater, film, television and commercials. Theater highlights include work with Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Yale Repertory and Utah Shakespeare Festival. On TV, he plays Ronaldo on the ABC series MODERN. Film credits include SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS and BEST NIGHT EVER. Born and raised in Guatemala City, Christian holds a BA in Journalism from the University of North Carolina and an MFA in Acting from UCLA.