A Prairie Infanta

"A Prairie Infanta" by Eva Wilder Brodhead is a story set in a Colorado mining town in the early 1900s, and it is about a girl named Lola and her guardian, Jane Combs. Lola, a Mexican-American girl, recently lost her mother and struggles with her identity, especially when her father returns. Jane, a tough and independent woman, suddenly becomes Lola's caretaker, even though she is unsure about being a mother. The community also adds tension, especially because Jane has problems with her neighbor over land. The book looks at how Jane and Lola learn to love and support each other, even when faced with challenges.