Grade Level: 4-6
As the only child of Italian immigrant parents in 1960's Chicago, Rosa often feels sola, or alone. After visiting her friend AnnaMaria who has a new baby brother, Rosa feels a sense of hope. As she walks home, "she didn't know which she hated more--being lonely or being different. One thing she did know--she wanted a baby brother." She decides to pray for a baby brother. When Ma does get pregnant, Rosa is elated--thrilled that she will no longer be alone, or sola. When things go horribly wrong, Rosa wonders if she and her family will ever be the same again. Rosa ultimately finds solace and hope in unexpected places; a true story of courage that all children can appreciate and enjoy. Rosa, Sola is a powerful book about the resilience of love and family.
This book explains and defines Italian words in context and also includes a glossary of Italian words.
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