Lotería: A Novel / Mario Alberto Zambrano

Harper Perennial, 2013. Trade pb. Remainder mark. New. 

Struggling to cope as her family falls apart, eleven-year-old Luz Mari­a Castillo retreats into her beloved set of loteri­a cards--a Mexican game featuring riddles and vibrant images. Each card represents a different memory, and as Luz shuffles through the deck, she weaves her recollections into a compelling story of love, loyalty, tragedy, and hope.

By turns affecting and inspiring, Loteri­a is a powerful novel that heralds the arrival of an outstanding writer, one who reminds us of the importance of remembering even when we are trying to forget.