Paterson's 1981 Newbery Award winner about strong sibling rivalry between twin sisters is brought poignantly to life in this fluid Spanish rendition. Although Louise, the memorable heroine, has always believed that beautiful Caroline was the favored daughter, she finally realizes her own courage and leaves her beloved island in the Chesapeake Bay for a mountain community, where she succeeds as a midwife. To assist Spanish speakers, the translator provides well-placed footnotes to explain English wordplays that cannot be translated into Spanish, such as Louise's nickname "Wheeze."