Summer of the Mariposas: A Journey into the Unknown

Summary of Chapter 9

After walking for two and a half hours, the sisters rest under the shade of a tree. They hear the lovely voice of a woman calling from the brush. Odilia remembers her mother’s saying—“Never talk to strangers” (172)—but her sisters follow the voice. An enchanting blonde woman, Cecilia, invites them to her house to rest. The house is like Eden, with a beautiful garden and carefully designed interiors.

A summary is defined as the overall view of the given story, passage or a poem. "Summer of the Mariposas" recounts the journey of five Mexican American sisters from Texas to Mexico, inspired by Homer's Odyssey.