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"Steppenwolf" is a novel written by German-Swiss author Hermann Hesse. Published in 1927, it explores themes of duality, self-discovery, and the search for meaning in a world filled with contradictions. The protagonist, Harry Haller, is a reclusive intellectual who feels alienated from society and struggles to find his place in the world. One of the most notable aspects of the novel is the concept of the "magic carpet ride," which is introduced through a pamphlet given to Haller by a mysterious man named Hermine. This pamphlet describes a fantastical journey through different worlds and dimensions that can be experienced through the use of a mind-altering substance. The magic carpet ride is portrayed as a gateway to self-transcendence and a means of escaping the limitations of ordinary existence.

Twenty-five years later, fans still can't get enough of Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in Practical Magic. Based on Alice Hoffman's novel of the same name, the 1998 movie starred the Oscar winners as witchy sisters Sally and Gilly Owens. But, despite the A-list line-up—which also included Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest as their delightfully wacky and brownies-for-breakfast-promoting aunts—critics failed to fall under Practical Magic's spell.

The recipient of grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York Foundation for the Arts, she has also headed El Museo del Barrio s Education Department. Every page of narrative is written in both English and Spanish, with explanations of vocabulary selections and lavish color illustrations by a famous muralist, Maria Dominguez.

The magic carpet ride is portrayed as a gateway to self-transcendence and a means of escaping the limitations of ordinary existence. Throughout the novel, the magic carpet ride serves as a metaphor for the transformative power of art, literature, and other forms of creative expression. It represents a way for individuals like Haller to transcend their own personal limitations and connect with something greater than themselves.

Sofi and the Magic, Musical Mural / Sofi y el mágico mural musical

When Sofi walks through her barrio to the local store, she always passes a huge mural with images from Puerto Rico: musicians, dancers, tropical flowers and—her least favorite—a vejigante, a character from carnival that wears a scary mask.

One day on her way home from the bodega, she stops in front of the mural. Is one of the dancers inviting her to be his partner? “Okay, let’s dance,” Sofi giggles, and suddenly she’s in Old San Juan, surrounded by dancers and musicians playing bongos, tambourines and güiros. She begins to dance and sing with her new friends, but her pleasure turns to fear when the vejigante—wearing a black jumper with yellow fringe and a red, three-horned mask—spins her around and around! What does he want from her? How can she get away?

This story about an imaginative girl and a magical mural is an engaging exploration of Puerto Rico’s cultural traditions as well as an ode to public art and the community it depicts. Featuring Maria Dominguez’s lovingly rendered, colorful illustrations, this bilingual picture book introduces the topic of community art to children ages 4 to 8. After reading this book, children—and some adults too—will want to make and share their own artistic creations!

Named to the 2016-17 Tejas Star Reading List

“Young Sofía walks to the bodega near her apartment to buy milk for her mom. From the sidewalk, she becomes entranced by a vibrant public mural that celebrates Puerto Rican culture. The dancers in the mural pull Sofía in, and she finds herself transported to Puerto Rico, listening to the island’s music, singing traditional songs, and dancing with new friends.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Magical realism merges with celebration of family heritage in this story of a Puerto Rican girl who seems to enter a large mural painted on a wall across the street from her home. The illustrations are dreamlike and offer a playful vibe.”—Foreword Reviews

“Every page of narrative is written in both English and Spanish, with explanations of vocabulary selections and lavish color illustrations by a famous muralist, Maria Dominguez. Sofi and the Magic, Musical Mural is an immediate immersion in the arts, a vivid cultural experience for young readers age 6 and up, filled with exotic flashes of joy.”—Midwest Book Review

“This bilingual picture book celebrates public art murals and culture, specifically the one located in the South Bronx entitled, “El Pueblo Cantor” (The Pueblo Sings). The story captures the power that art has on our senses and would be appropriate for art educators. Art educator and muralist Maria Dominguez adds colorful and spiraling illustrations to enhance the story.”—International Literacy Association

“This is a children’s book with magnificent illustrations that will capture the hearts of any child. The colors are beautifully done and are the pictures describe and coincide with the story wonderfully.”—The Latino Author

RAQUEL M. ORTIZ was born and raised in Lorain, Ohio, and has been making art and telling stories ever since she was a little girl. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Anthropology from the University of Salamanca and has worked at The Brooklyn Museum, the Allen Memorial Art Museum and El Museo del Barrio. Raquel is the author of El arte de la identidad (Editorial Universidad de Granada, 2011), the documentary Memories on the Wall: Education and Enrichment through Community Murals and textbooks and educational materials for children in Puerto Rico and the United States. She lives in New York City and is a professor at Boricua College. This is her first picture book.

MARIA DOMINGUEZ moved from Cataño, Puerto Rico, to New York City when she was five years old. She began her artistic career as a muralist with Cityarts in 1982; that first experience with public art showed her that people can create art together for their community. Over the past twenty-five years, Maria has created over twenty public art murals and in 2001 was commissioned by with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York City. Presently, she continues to work with Artmakers, Inc. in New York City. The recipient of grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York Foundation for the Arts, she has also headed El Museo del Barrio’s Education Department. She currently teaches art in New York City’s Public School System. This is her first picture book.

GABRIELA BAEZA VENTURA is an associate professor of Spanish at the University of Houston. She has translated numerous children’s books, including Dalia’s Wondrous Hair / El cabello maravilloso de Dalia (Arte Público Press, 2014), There’s a Name for this Feeling: Stories / Hay un nombre para lo que siento: Cuentos (2014), Adelita and the Veggie Cousins / Adelita y las primas verduritas (2011) and Remembering Grandma / Recordando a Abuela (2003).

ATOS Interest Level: Lower/Middle Grades
Category: Picture Book
ATOS English: 4.4
ATOS Spanish: 4.2
Accelerated Reader Quiz #: 182186

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Named to the 2016-17 Tejas Star Reading List

Through the magic carpet ride, Haller is able to experience a sense of unity with the universe and gain a deeper understanding of his own identity. However, the magic carpet ride also has a darker side. It is portrayed as a dangerous and potentially destructive force that can lead to madness and self-destruction. As Haller delves deeper into the world of the magic carpet ride, he becomes increasingly detached from reality and struggles to distinguish between fantasy and reality. Overall, the magic carpet ride in "Steppenwolf" serves as a powerful symbol of the human desire for transcendence and the struggle to reconcile the contradictions of existence. It represents both the potential for self-discovery and transformation, as well as the dangers of losing oneself in illusions and fantasies. Through this metaphor, Hesse explores the complexities of the human experience and the ongoing quest for meaning and fulfillment..

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