Far beyond the mystery of its large migration, the flutter of the fantastic Monarch butterfly will surprise readers with an incredible and emotional story, full of adventures and challenges in which Magali develops her self-esteem. While living for a time in Canada as a caterpillar, Magali suffers bullying from a blue jay named Sambal because she doesn't have wings. Worried and feeling helpless, Magali will soon discover her potential when she emerges as a butterfly with her new wings. This metamorphosis allows Magali to fulfill her dreams and discover a new world when she and other butterflies journey to Mexico. Her arrival in the forest of pine trees of Michoacan makes her very happy and she meets Juliette, a little girl that will provide Magali with confidence and courage. Sambal experiences a metamorphosis throughout the story. He will feel remorse for not being nice to her and will finally appreciate her courage, humility and character. He is nevertheless pleased that she ultimately decided her own path to happiness. The conclusion of the story not only shows the renewal life cycle of this avid pollinator of flowers, but also reveals an emotional message. The young reader will be able to appreciate the response to bullying, as these topics are best addressed at an early age.About the author:

Marina Doña was born and raised in Málaga, Spain. She has implemented programs and classes in Spain, UK and U.S. (California, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina). Marina is passionate about bilingual and multicultural education and she has had the opportunity to work as a Dual Language teacher and manage International Programs at the School District of Málaga, Spain. Marina has received numerous awards in the US and Spain for her dedication to teaching.

Marina Doña has participated as speaker in world conferences, universities and seminars and as a storyteller in libraries. Furthermore, she has written various articles on educational magazines.

She has loved books from a young age. As a child, she always found herself painting, reading and writing stories. Her experience teaching students from different backgrounds has inspired her to write about multicultural children's stories. She hopes "Magali´s dream" encourages kids all over the world to be kind to others and love nature.

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