Under the Mesquite by Guadalupe Garcia McCall
Told in verse, this is the story of Lupita, a young Mexican girl who moved to Texas when she was little. Lupita is the eldest of eight children, and it is often necessary for her to step up and help her parents with her younger siblings, as well as the chores around the house. On top of everything, Lupita's mother has cancer, and things don't look too good for her, or the family as a result of the cancer. Lupita does all she can to make sure everything runs smoothly at home while her parents seek cancer treatment. Lupita has to grow up a bit faster than those around her, but finds time for her own interests as well.
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