Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna

Petra and her family join over 100 people for a meal in the dining hall of the church. In the afternoon, the children are sent inside to take a nap in the chapel. Sitting on the floor, Petra can hear the adults discussing the war, each taking a turn blaming different leaders for the conflict. Petra takes out her black rock and thinks of Papá, who gave it to her as a birthday present two years ago. When Petra is deep in thought a girl approaches her and asks about the rock.

The girl introduces herself as Adeline. Petra is taken aback that the girl can speak Spanish despite being white. The two chat for a bit until Adeline leaves to eat dinner with her mother. Afterward, Adeline returns to Petra, telling her she needs to show her something. Adeline takes Petra to another room and hands her a slate and a piece of chalk. To her delight, Adeline teaches Petra how to spell her name. Adeline tells Petra that she and her mother are headed for