If you're looking for depth and detail, Amazing Hispanic American History might not suit. Miguel draws upon the history of the area. For many years, buyers traveled from village to village, paying poor Tarascan women for their long braids, which were used to make wigs, false eyelashes, and embroidery. Erandi, the young girl who tells this story, is excited. Tomorrow is her birthday, and Mama has promised her a present.
Tomorrow brings unexpected worries, however.
When they arrived at the lake, women and men from the village were already fishing. Erandi's mama unfolded their net. Look, Erandi, more holes. I won't be able to repair it any more. We need a new net so badly.