Manchado and His Friends Manchado Y Sus Amigos

About the Book

This is a delightful tale of a charming burro and the family he is born into. It is set in the Sierra Madres of Sonora, Mexico, just south of Arizona. Maria and Pablo hear their father telling their mother that he intends to sell the burro because he is too small. However the burro eventually proves himself a hero and captures the hearts of all. The book contains an excellent glossary of terms and a pronunciation guide to help young and old learn more about both languages.

About the Author

John Duncklee has been a cowboy, rancher, quarter horse breeder, university professor and award winning author of sixteen books and myriad articles, poetry and short stories. He is a Western Writers of America Spur award winner. He lives in Las Cruces, N.M. with his wife, Penny, an accomplished watercolorist.