Gina Capaldi Books

This author explores complex human relationships and the inner lives of her characters with a keen eye for detail and deep empathy. Her writing is characterized by lyrical prose and an ability to capture subtle emotional nuances. Through her stories, she often contemplates themes of loss, memory, and the search for identity. Her works offer readers an engaging glimpse into the human psyche.

A Boy Named Beckoning
The True Story of Dr. Carlos Montezuma, Native American Hero
32 pages
2 hours of reading
4.4(3)Add rating
The narrative follows Wassaja, a Native American boy from the Yavapai tribe, who is kidnapped and sold into slavery. Adopted by an Italian photographer in 1871, he becomes Carlos Montezuma and journeys through the Old West. Throughout his travels, he observes and experiences the prejudice and mistreatment faced by Native Americans, highlighting themes of identity, resilience, and social injustice.
Race to the White House
112 pages
4 hours of reading
"Contains everything children need to make learning about the elections an easy, exciting, and meaningful experience. It includes up-to-date information from the most recent 2012 election and explores the lessons from the unusual and historic 2000 election, including its implications for the future. Also addressed in the book are the changes in the number of state representatives and in the electoral votes."--Provided by publisher.

A Boy Named Beckoning

Race to the White House