Written by Ann E. Burg
Serafina, a strong-willed 11 year-old girl with big dreams and no money, wants to become a doctor more than anything in the world. Living in rural Haiti, Serafina has many responsibilities, and going to school is not one of them. Through Serafina’s hardships and adventures you see that nothing is impossible. Dream big and work hard.
Review by Dana Valencia, Oakridge Elementary Media Center
Rating: ★★★★★ (5 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 4-7
Author Website: http://www.annburg.com/
Serafina’s Promise
Written by Ann E. Burg
Scholastic Press
299 pages
Release Date: September 24, 2013
ISBN: 9780545535649 (hardcover)
