摘要：Serafina's Promise (2013) is a middle grades novel, primarily appropriate for grades 4-8, written in beautiful poetic verse. It tells the lyrical story of Serafina, a young girl who lives on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Serafina has aspirations to be a doctor, in spite of obstacles that stand in her way, such as family obligations and lack of finances. However, as her father advises her, "Love always finds a way. /The important thing/ is to never give up" (p. 139). Finally, Serafina gets to attend school and faces the challenge of learning French when she is accustomed to speaking Creole. She perseveres, yet the true test comes when an unexpected natural disaster hits Haiti, and many people around her are hurting and lost. Through her determination and love from family and friends, Serafina learns that dreams can come true through honesty, courage, and hard work.
