56 pages 1 hour read

Margarita Engle

Enchanted Air: Two Cultures, Two Wings

Nonfiction | Memoir in Verse | Middle Grade | Published in 2015

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Reviews & Readership

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Enchanted Air by Margarita Engle is widely praised for its beautiful, poetic prose and its poignant portrayal of a bicultural childhood during the Cold War. Readers appreciate the emotional depth and lyrical quality of the memoir, though some feel the historical context could be more thoroughly explored. Overall, it is celebrated for its heartfelt storytelling and vivid imagery.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Enchanted Air?

Readers who enjoy The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros or Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson would appreciate Enchanted Air by Margarita Engle. Ideal for young adults and poetry lovers, it appeals to those interested in memoirs, cultural identity, and lyrical narratives.

Recommended

Reading Age

10-14years

Lexile Level

1120L

Book Details

Themes
Relationships: Family
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Identity: Language
Topics
History: World
Arts / Culture
Genre
Latin American Literature
Children's Literature
Biography
Period
Cold War