We look forward to seeing you on your next visit to the library. Find a location near you.

Mañanaland
(Adobe EPUB eBook, Kindle Book, OverDrive Read)

Book Cover
Average Rating
Published:
Scholastic Inc. 2020
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 5
Lexile measure:
650L
Status:
Available from OverDrive
Description

This timeless tale of struggle, hope, and the search for tomorrow has much to offer today about compassion and our shared humanity. Perfect for fans of Amal Unbound, The Bridge Home, and Beyond the Bright Sea.

"Uniquely magical...Timely and timeless." — New York Times

Maximiliano Córdoba loves stories, especially the legend Buelo tells him about a mythical gatekeeper who can guide brave travelers on a journey into tomorrow.

If Max could see tomorrow, he would know if he'd make Santa Maria's celebrated fútbol team and whether he'd ever meet his mother, who disappeared when he was a baby. He longs to know more about her, but Papá won't talk. So when Max uncovers a buried family secret—involving an underground network of guardians who lead people fleeing a neighboring country to safety—he decides to seek answers on his own.

With a treasured compass, a mysterious stone rubbing, and Buelo's legend as his only guides, he sets out on a perilous quest to discover if he is true of heart and what the future holds.

Also in This Series
Formats
Adobe EPUB eBook
Works on all eReaders (except Kindles), desktop computers and mobile devices with reading apps installed.
Kindle Book
Works on Kindles and devices with a Kindle app installed.
OverDrive Read
Need Help?
If you are having problem transferring a title to your device, please fill out this support form or visit the library so we can help you to use our eBooks and eAudio Books.
More Like This
Other Editions and Formats
More Copies In LINK+
Loading LINK+ Copies...
More Details
Format:
Adobe EPUB eBook, Kindle Book, OverDrive Read
Street Date:
03/03/2020
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781338157888
ASIN:
B07PZWYVF1
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 4.5, 5 Points
Lexile measure:
650
Reviews from GoodReads
Loading GoodReads Reviews.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)

Pam Muñoz Ryan. (2020). Mañanaland. Scholastic Inc.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Pam Muñoz Ryan. 2020. Mañanaland. Scholastic Inc.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Pam Muñoz Ryan, Mañanaland. Scholastic Inc, 2020.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Pam Muñoz Ryan. Mañanaland. Scholastic Inc, 2020.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
Copy Details
LibraryOwnedAvailable
Shared Digital Collection11
Staff View
Grouped Work ID:
0b41298a-1de4-a2c4-00ca-07aff9ed0f20
Go To Grouped Work
Needs Update?:
No
Date Added:
Feb 27, 2020 15:42:41
Date Updated:
May 14, 2023 03:04:57
Last Metadata Check:
Apr 22, 2024 13:23:28
Last Metadata Change:
Apr 21, 2024 13:48:31
Last Availability Check:
Apr 22, 2024 13:23:31
Last Availability Change:
Apr 22, 2024 13:23:31
Last Grouped Work Modification Time:
Apr 23, 2024 02:10:41

OverDrive Product Record

images
    • cover:
        • href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-100/0305-1/{68A38845-1C2D-4E4D-95B7-7DBA09E93521}IMG100.JPG
        • type: image/jpeg
    • thumbnail:
        • href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-200/0305-1/{68A38845-1C2D-4E4D-95B7-7DBA09E93521}IMG200.JPG
        • type: image/jpeg
    • cover150Wide:
        • href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-150/0305-1/{68A38845-1C2D-4E4D-95B7-7DBA09E93521}IMG150.JPG
        • type: image/jpeg
    • cover300Wide:
        • href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-400/0305-1/{68A38845-1C2D-4E4D-95B7-7DBA09E93521}IMG400.JPG
        • type: image/jpeg
formats
      • identifiers:
            • type: ISBN
            • value: 9781338157888
      • name: Adobe EPUB eBook
      • id: ebook-epub-adobe
      • identifiers:
            • type: ASIN
            • value: B07PZWYVF1
      • name: Kindle Book
      • id: ebook-kindle
      • identifiers:
            • type: ISBN
            • value: 9781338157888
      • name: OverDrive Read
      • id: ebook-overdrive
otherFormatIdentifiers
      • type: ISBN
      • value: 9781338157864
mediaType
eBook
primaryCreator
    • role: Author
    • name: Pam Muñoz Ryan
isOwnedByCollections
True
title
Mañanaland
dateAdded
2020-02-27T22:05:00Z
contentDetails
      • href: https://link.overdrive.com?websiteID=141&titleID=5262843
      • type: text/html
      • account:
          • name: Sacramento Public Library (CA)
          • id: 1151
sortTitle
Mañanaland
crossRefId
5262843
id
68A38845-1C2D-4E4D-95B7-7DBA09E93521
starRating
4.2

OverDrive MetaData

interestLevel
MG
isPublicDomain
False
formats
      • fileName: Maanaland_9781338157888_5262843
      • partCount: 0
      • fileSize: 3579685
      • identifiers:
            • type: ISBN
            • value: 9781338157888
      • rights:
            • type: Copying
            • value: 0
            • type: Printing
            • value: 0
            • type: Lending
            • value: 0
            • type: ReadAloud
            • value: 0
            • type: ExpirationRights
            • value: 0
      • name: Adobe EPUB eBook
      • isReadAlong: False
      • id: ebook-epub-adobe
      • onSaleDate: 3/3/2020
      • samples:
            • source: From the book
            • formatType: ebook-overdrive
            • url: https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=68a38845-1c2d-4e4d-95b7-7dba09e93521&.epub-sample.overdrive.com
      • fileName: Maanaland_5262843
      • partCount: 0
      • fileSize: 0
      • identifiers:
            • type: ASIN
            • value: B07PZWYVF1
      • name: Kindle Book
      • isReadAlong: False
      • id: ebook-kindle
      • onSaleDate: 3/3/2020
      • samples:
            • source: From the book
            • formatType: ebook-overdrive
            • url: https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=68a38845-1c2d-4e4d-95b7-7dba09e93521&.epub-sample.overdrive.com
      • fileName: Maanaland_9781338157888_5262843
      • partCount: 0
      • fileSize: 0
      • identifiers:
            • type: ISBN
            • value: 9781338157888
      • name: OverDrive Read
      • isReadAlong: False
      • id: ebook-overdrive
      • onSaleDate: 3/3/2020
      • samples:
            • source: From the book
            • formatType: ebook-overdrive
            • url: https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=68a38845-1c2d-4e4d-95b7-7dba09e93521&.epub-sample.overdrive.com
keywords
      • value: tomorrow
      • value: immigrant
      • value: compassion
      • value: Guide
      • value: Hope
      • value: quest
      • value: refugee
      • value: journey
      • value: Middle
      • value: refuge
      • value: grade
      • value: Historical Fiction
      • value: Bridges
      • value: magical realism
      • value: latino
      • value: school
      • value: #weneeddiversebooks
      • value: books about refugees
      • value: shared humanity
      • value: #ownvoices
      • value: asylum seeker
      • value: sanctuary city
      • value: Latinx character
      • value: world refugee day
      • value: what the future holds
      • value: representation matters
      • value: Esperanza Rising
      • value: International Latino Book Award
      • value: kids age 9-12
      • value: becoming naomi leon
      • value: World refugee day books
      • value: finding safety
      • value: fleeing home
      • value: Golden Poppy Award
      • value: Kids Indie Next List
creators
      • role: Author
      • fileAs: Ryan, Pam Muñoz
      • bioText: Pam Muñoz Ryan is the recipient of the Newbery Honor Medal and the Kirkus Prize for her New York Times bestselling novel, Echo, as well as the NEA's Human and Civil Rights Award and the Virginia Hamilton Literary Award for multicultural literature for her body of work. She is the 2018 U.S. nominee for the international Hans Christian Andersen Award. Her celebrated novels, Mañanaland, Echo, Esperanza Rising, The Dreamer, Riding Freedom, Becoming Naomi Léon, and Paint the Wind, have received countless accolades, among them two Pura Belpré Awards, a NAPPA Gold Award, a Jane Addams Children's Book Award, and two Américas Awards. Her acclaimed picture books include Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride and When Marian Sang, both illustrated by Brian Selznick, and Tony Baloney, illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham, as well as a beginning reader series featuring Tony Baloney. Ryan lives near San Diego, California, with her family.
      • name: Pam Muñoz Ryan
imprint
Scholastic Press
publishDate
2020-03-03T00:00:00-05:00
isOwnedByCollections
True
title
Mañanaland
fullDescription

This timeless tale of struggle, hope, and the search for tomorrow has much to offer today about compassion and our shared humanity. Perfect for fans of Amal Unbound, The Bridge Home, and Beyond the Bright Sea.

"Uniquely magical...Timely and timeless." — New York Times

Maximiliano Córdoba loves stories, especially the legend Buelo tells him about a mythical gatekeeper who can guide brave travelers on a journey into tomorrow.

If Max could see tomorrow, he would know if he'd make Santa Maria's celebrated fútbol team and whether he'd ever meet his mother, who disappeared when he was a baby. He longs to know more about her, but Papá won't talk. So when Max uncovers a buried family secret—involving an underground network of guardians who lead people fleeing a neighboring country to safety—he decides to seek answers on his own.

With a treasured compass, a mysterious stone rubbing, and Buelo's legend as his only guides, he sets out on a perilous quest to discover if he is true of heart and what the future holds.

gradeLevels
      • value: Grade 2
      • value: Grade 3
reviews
      • premium: True
      • source: Publisher's Weekly
      • content:

        Starred review from January 20, 2020
        Set in the fictional Latin country of Santa Maria, this richly tiered novel is, at its core, wrenchingly real. Maximiliano Córdoba, almost 12, often wonders “about big and bewildering things,” principally why his mother disappeared when he was a baby, but Max’s somber Papá refuses to answer any questions. Newbery Honoree Ryan (Echo) infuses the soccer-loving boy’s story with mystery based on local myth, closely guarded secrets, and a missing birth certificate. As the boy walks with his solitary Papá, ironically a builder of bridges in their small town, a peregrine falcon appears; legend has it that the falcon annually brings “the ghosts of the hidden ones”—refugees who fled a neighboring country’s cruelties with the help of “guardians” who shepherded them to safety through local ruins. The author interlaces this lore with the intricate story of how Max’s family played a key role in the real-life drama, and how the boy bravely steps in to carry on that legacy. Lyrical allusions to the heartbreaking reality of life under repressive regimes and Max’s belief in the promise of tomorrow fuse the title and plot of this compelling novel, which ends on a reassuring note. Ages 8–12.

      • premium: True
      • source: School Library Journal
      • content:

        February 1, 2020

        Gr 3-6-Eleven-year-old Maximiliano Córdoba lives in Santa Maria village with his father's extended family of stone masons. On the mundane level, he wants to join a fútbol clinic with his friend Chuy, but an abandoned stone tower-La Reina Gigante-makes him wonder about hidden refugees fleeing the neighboring country of Abismo. While Max's father is away, Max encounters a refugee, Isadora, and learns his family are secretly guardians who help people flee to safety. In his father's absence, Max determines to guide Isadora to the next stop with all the dangers that entails, partly to discover information about his long-absent mother. As always, Ryan's strength is in her visually expressive language. Readers can picture the village, the personified tower, and Max's journey through rough country. Poignant, memorable moments are created with just a few sentences. On the other hand, the novel is slow to start. Additionally, the imaginary country construct vies with specific details found in real life such as Catholic churches, fútbol, and a Portuguese water dog. The first half of the novel is an uneasy detente of this paradox. However, as Max and Isadora set out, the imminent danger and their growing friendship will pull readers fully into this world and make Ryan's story feel solid. VERDICT A gem of a story with timely messages whose main audience is educators and contemplative children. Nevertheless, a required purchase.-Caitlin Augusta, Stratford Library Association, CT

        Copyright 2020 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

      • premium: True
      • source: Kirkus
      • content:

        Starred review from December 15, 2019
        A boy journeys to self-discovery through the power of stories and traditions. Eleven-year-old Maximiliano Córdoba is ready for an idyllic summer. He plans to work hard as a builder for his father and train for fútbol tryouts. Plus, Max hopes dad will take him to visit the towering ruins of La Reina Gigante, a haunted hideout used in the past by the Guardians to hide refugees as they fled Abismo, a war-torn, neighboring dictatorship. However, when Max must provide his birth certificate to join the team, he feels his dream summer crumble away. The document disappeared years ago, along with his mother, the woman with whom Max shares "leche quemada" eyes. Soon, Papá leaves on a three-week journey to request a new one, and Max finds himself torn between two desires: to know the truth about why his mother left when he was a baby and to make the team. As Max discovers the enchanting stories his grandfather has been telling him for years have an actual foothold in reality, he must choose between his own dreams and those of others. Kirkus Prize winner Ryan (Echo, 2015) beautifully layers thought-provoking topics onto her narrative while keeping readers immersed in the story's world. Although set in the fictional country of Santa Maria, "somewhere in the Américas," the struggles of refugee immigrants and the compassion of those who protect the travelers feel very relevant. This tightly packed, powerful fantasy contains resonant truths. (Fantasy. 7-14)

        COPYRIGHT(2019) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

      • premium: True
      • source: Booklist
      • content:

        Starred review from January 1, 2020
        Grades 4-7 *Starred Review* In a small town located somewhere in the Am�ricas, eleven-year-old Max has been raised by his no-nonsense father and head-in-the-clouds grandfather, ever since his mother disappeared when he was a baby. Longing to find her, the f�tbol-loving protagonist uncovers secrets about his family's past and embarks on a dangerous mission to help a refugee from a dictator-led neighboring country find her way to Ma�analand. The two traverse rocky terrain, hide from those looking to collect a reward for the missing refugee, and follow the map that Max learned through his grandfather's nightly bedtime story. In her first book since the Newbery Honor-winning Echo (2015), Mu�oz Ryan crafts a lyrical, fablelike tale of love, loss, community, and standing up for what is right. The novel is told with evocative and dreamlike writing and features authentic characters who tug at the heartstrings. As the impeccable pacing keeps readers guessing, the timely story line will resonate, especially bringing to mind the plight of young people who have to travel long distances in unfamiliar lands to find safety. This story, infused with magic, reminds children that humanity thrives when people embrace differences and construct bridges instead of borders. Another unforgettable work from a master storyteller.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2020, American Library Association.)

      • premium: True
      • source: The Horn Book
      • content:

        January 1, 2020
        Growing up in Santa Maria, a (fictional) country "somewhere in the Am�ricas," Maximiliano C�rdoba is familiar with the legends of the Guardians and the Hidden Ones they led to safety--he's heard them from his grandfather all his life. It's his mother's story that remains a mystery. When she disappeared, she took almost everything with her, including proof of Max's birth. Now Max dreams of making the village f�tbol team, but without a birth certificate, he won't even be able to try out. As Pap� sets out to get him one, Max discovers a secret about his family--the original Guardians--and the circumstances surrounding his mother's disappearance. Legends and the realities of life come together (and the pace picks up) when Max must rely on his Buelo's stories to help him escort a refugee child safely through Santa Maria, if not all the way to Ma�analand, a place whose true nature eludes him. Ryan skillfully balances Max's day-to-day concerns (friendships, f�tbol) with his longing for his mother and his growing awareness of a moral responsibility to help others, even in a world where compassion is criminalized. The novel is rich and relevant, hero Max "true of heart and proud of the legacy into which he'd been born," and a good f�tbol player, too.

        (Copyright 2020 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

      • premium: True
      • source: The Horn Book
      • content:

        May 1, 2020
        Growing up in Santa Maria, a (fictional) country "somewhere in the Americas," Maximiliano Cordoba is familiar with the legends of the Guardians and the Hidden Ones they led to safety-he's heard them from his grandfather all his life. It's his mother's story that remains a mystery. When she disappeared, she took almost everything with her, including proof of Max's birth. Now Max dreams of making the village futbol team, but without a birth certificate, he won't even be able to try out. As Papa sets out to get him one, Max discovers a secret about his family-the original Guardians-and the circumstances surrounding his mother's disappearance. Legends and the realities of life come together (and the pace picks up) when Max must rely on his Buelo's stories to help him escort a refugee child safely through Santa Maria, if not all the way to Mananaland, a place whose true nature eludes him. Ryan skillfully balances Max's day-to-day concerns (friendships, futbol) with his longing for his mother and his growing awareness of a moral responsibility to help others, even in a world where compassion is criminalized. The novel is rich and relevant, hero Max "true of heart and proud of the legacy into which he'd been born," and a good futbol player, too. Anamaria Anderson

        (Copyright 2020 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

      • premium: True
      • source: School Library Journal
      • content:

        February 1, 2020

        Gr 3-6-Eleven-year-old Maximiliano C�rdoba lives in Santa Maria village with his father's extended family of stone masons. On the mundane level, he wants to join a f�tbol clinic with his friend Chuy, but an abandoned stone tower-La Reina Gigante-makes him wonder about hidden refugees fleeing the neighboring country of Abismo. While Max's father is away, Max encounters a refugee, Isadora, and learns his family are secretly guardians who help people flee to safety. In his father's absence, Max determines to guide Isadora to the next stop with all the dangers that entails, partly to discover information about his long-absent mother. As always, Ryan's strength is in her visually expressive language. Readers can picture the village, the personified tower, and Max's journey through rough country. Poignant, memorable moments are created with just a few sentences. On the other hand, the novel is slow to start. Additionally, the imaginary country construct vies with specific details found in real life such as Catholic churches, f�tbol, and a Portuguese water dog. The first half of the novel is an uneasy detente of this paradox. However, as Max and Isadora set out, the imminent danger and their growing friendship will pull readers fully into this world and make Ryan's story feel solid. VERDICT A gem of a story with timely messages whose main audience is educators and contemplative children. Nevertheless, a required purchase.-Caitlin Augusta, Stratford Library Association, CT

        Copyright 2020 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

      • premium: True
      • source: Kirkus
      • content:

        Starred review from December 15, 2019
        A boy journeys to self-discovery through the power of stories and traditions. Eleven-year-old Maximiliano C�rdoba is ready for an idyllic summer. He plans to work hard as a builder for his father and train for f�tbol tryouts. Plus, Max hopes dad will take him to visit the towering ruins of La Reina Gigante, a haunted hideout used in the past by the Guardians to hide refugees as they fled Abismo, a war-torn, neighboring dictatorship. However, when Max must provide his birth certificate to join the team, he feels his dream summer crumble away. The document disappeared years ago, along with his mother, the woman with whom Max shares "leche quemada" eyes. Soon, Pap� leaves on a three-week journey to request a new one, and Max finds himself torn between two desires: to know the truth about why his mother left when he was a baby and to make the team. As Max discovers the enchanting stories his grandfather has been telling him for years have an actual foothold in reality, he must choose between his own dreams and those of others. Kirkus Prize winner Ryan (Echo, 2015) beautifully layers thought-provoking topics onto her narrative while keeping readers immersed in the story's world. Although set in the fictional country of Santa Maria, "somewhere in the Am�ricas," the struggles of refugee immigrants and the compassion of those who protect the travelers feel very relevant. This tightly packed, powerful fantasy contains resonant truths. (Fantasy. 7-14)

        COPYRIGHT(2019) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

popularity
1074
links
    • self:
        • href: https://api.overdrive.com/v1/collections/v1L1BWwAAAA2I/products/68a38845-1c2d-4e4d-95b7-7dba09e93521/metadata
        • type: application/vnd.overdrive.api+json
id
68a38845-1c2d-4e4d-95b7-7dba09e93521
starRating
4.2
images
    • cover:
        • href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-100/0305-1/{68A38845-1C2D-4E4D-95B7-7DBA09E93521}IMG100.JPG
        • type: image/jpeg
    • thumbnail:
        • href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-200/0305-1/{68A38845-1C2D-4E4D-95B7-7DBA09E93521}IMG200.JPG
        • type: image/jpeg
    • cover150Wide:
        • href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-150/0305-1/{68A38845-1C2D-4E4D-95B7-7DBA09E93521}IMG150.JPG
        • type: image/jpeg
    • cover300Wide:
        • href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-400/0305-1/{68A38845-1C2D-4E4D-95B7-7DBA09E93521}IMG400.JPG
        • type: image/jpeg
isPublicPerformanceAllowed
False
languages
      • code: en
      • name: English
subjects
      • value: Juvenile Fiction
      • value: Juvenile Literature
publishDateText
03/03/2020
otherFormatIdentifiers
      • type: ISBN
      • value: 9781338157864
mediaType
eBook
shortDescription

This timeless tale of struggle, hope, and the search for tomorrow has much to offer today about compassion and our shared humanity. Perfect for fans of Amal Unbound, The Bridge Home, and Beyond the Bright Sea.

"Uniquely magical...Timely and timeless." — New York Times

Maximiliano Córdoba loves stories, especially the legend Buelo tells him about a mythical gatekeeper who can guide brave travelers on a journey into tomorrow.

If Max could see tomorrow, he would know if he'd make Santa Maria's celebrated fútbol team and whether he'd ever meet his mother, who disappeared when he was a baby. He longs to know more about her, but Papá won't talk. So when Max uncovers a buried family secret—involving an underground network of guardians who lead people fleeing a neighboring country to safety—he decides to seek answers on his own.

With a treasured compass, a mysterious stone rubbing, and Buelo's...

sortTitle
Mañanaland
lexileScore
650
crossRefId
5262843
awards
      • source: Association for Library Service to Children
      • value: Notable Children's Books
publisher
Scholastic Inc.
atos
4.5
bisacCodes
      • code: JUV013030
      • description: Juvenile Fiction / Family / Multigenerational
      • code: JUV032150
      • description: Juvenile Fiction / Sports & Recreation / Soccer
      • code: JUV039250
      • description: Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration