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Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna Ages 13 to 18 I was too excited toA tale of one family's perilous journey to cross the U. S. border during the Mexican Revolution that is every bit as relevant and heartbreaking today It is 1913, and twelve year old Petra Luna's mama has died while the Revolution rages in Mexico. Before her papa is dragged away by soldiers, Petra vows to him that she will care for the family she has lefther abuelita, little sister Amelia, and baby brother Luisitountil they can be reunited. They flee