The Maps of Memory: Return to Butterfly Hill (The Butterfly Hill Series)

ISBN: 1481469029

Author: Agosin, Marjorie

Condition: New

In this captivating and exquisite (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) sequel to the Pura Belpr Award-winning I Lived on Butterfly Hill, thirteen-year-old Celeste Marconi returns home to Chile and after the dictator is removed, and makes it her mission to rebuild her community and find those who are still missing.During Celeste Marconis time in Maine, thoughts of the brightly colored cafes and salty air of Valparaso, Chile, carried her through difficult, homesick days. Now, shes finally returned home to find the horrible years of the dictatorship has left its mark on her once beautiful and vibrant community.Determined to help her beloved Butterfly Hill, she encourages and joins her neighbors in fighting to regain what theyve lost. But more than anything, Celeste wishes she could find her best friend, Lucilla, who was one of thousands of people who disappeared during the dictatorship, who hasnt been heard from in over a year. She joins protests for information, but the trail seems cold-until she receives a letter that changes everything.This sets Celeste off on her biggest adventure yet, where shell uncover more heartbreaking truths of what her country has endured. But every small victory makes a difference, and even if Butterfly Hill can never be what it was, moving forward and healing can make it something even better.