# Mom Goes to War - Hardcover

by **Irene Aparici** (Author), **Mónica Carretero** (Illustrator), **Jon Brokenbrow** (Translator)

**Winner at the 2013 International Latino Book Awards**

An unspeakable illness: Cancer. A mother who wants to explain to her children what is happening, and how their lives will change over the coming months... A queen who begins a lengthy war with many battles, together with an army of allies who will fight unconditionally by her side.

_Mom Goes to War_ is a tale that takes children and adults on a fascinating, adventure-filled journey through the human body. It is a story full of positive energy, which will help parents, doctors and educators teach young readers values such as courage, solidarity and hope.

_Mom Goes to War_ is a story told from the author's heart, full of tenderness, love and humor, which will help shine a ray of hope into many people's lives.

Guided Reading Level: S, Lexile Level: 880L

### Author Biography

The award-winning author **Irene Aparici** was born with a notebook in one hand and a pencil in the other. She has lived in Spain and in Ecuador. As a professional, she has worked mainly in the financial sector, but has also worked as a professor at a university, a rural estates administrator, a mediator in extrajudicial conflicts, and an international cooperator. In 2011, Irene was diagnosed with breast cancer, to which she lost her battle in 2014.

The award-winning author and illustrator **Mónica Carretero** was born in Madrid but now lives in Segovia. She is self-taught and her colourful and vivid illustrations have received international recognition and she is now a very succesful illustrator of children's picture books.

**Number of Pages:** 24

**Dimensions:** 0.3 x 10.3 x 8.4 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** April 01, 2013

## Details

- **Price:** 15.95 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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