The Penance of Magdalena and Other Tales of the Calif…

Name: The Penance of Magdalena and Other Tales of the California Missions
Author: J. Smeaton Chase

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CEFR level: C1
Length: 6 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

In the shadow of California's grand missions, a young native boy named Te-filo discovers a hidden talent for art that could transform the sacred walls—if he can navigate the strict discipline and complex world of the Franciscan fathers.

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