The pretty sister of José: 1889

Name: The pretty sister of José: 1889
Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett

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CEFR level: B2
Length: 5 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

In a dusty village near Madrid, slow but kind José dreams of a better life for his pretty sister Pepita and their grandmother. Their journey from hardship to hope unfolds amid new work, a cozy home, and the bright promise of the city’s wonders.

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