In this "captivating and exquisite" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)
sequel to the Pura Belpré 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 Marconi's time in Maine, thoughts of the brightly colored
cafes and salty air of Valparaíso, Chile, carried her through difficult,
homesick days. Now, she's 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 they've 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 hasn't 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 she'll 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.