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Cervantes, Angela
3 Reviews
(3)
4-6
On a trip to Mexico City, Mexican American tween Paloma Marquez and her new friends attempt to solve the mystery of the missing peacock ring, a (fictional) ring that belonged to the intriguing and beloved Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. This fast-paced mystery is full of opportunities to learn Spanish vocabulary, gain insights into the art of Kahlo, and glean a small sampling of Mexican culture.
Reviewer: Katie Darrin
(3)
4-6
Allie has never won anything, despite belonging to a family of intense overachievers. When she learns about a creative competition at her school, she becomes determined to win it, no matter the cost. The comically dramatic first-person voice and lovably flawed characters keep the moral about friendship from becoming clichéd, instead turning it into an optimistic, relatable unifying theme.
Reviewer: Siena Leslie
(3)
4-6
When her mom is deported, Gaby must learn to adjust to life with her estranged father while also enduring the taunting of school bullies. However, she finds solace in her work with the local animal shelter where she writes advertisement profiles of the abandoned pets. This bighearted book tackles the controversial topic of illegal immigration in a light but thoughtful and personalized way.
Reviewer: Aimee Chevrette Bear
3 reviews
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