A review by nerfherder86
Martin de Porres: The Rose in the Desert by Gary D. Schmidt

4.0

very interesting story of the poor boy living in Lima Peru, 1579-1639, who became a monk and a healer to both people and animals. He was of mixed race, became a saint in 1962, the first black saint from the Americas, the patron saint of brotherhood and of animal shelters, among other aspects. Has fictionalized dialogue with no sources or bibliography, but as a picture book it is marvelous. The illustrations are gorgeous.