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Martinez, Claudia Guadalupe

The Smell of Old Lady Perfume

251 pp. | Cinco | July, 2008 | Trade ISBN 978-1-933693-18-7 $15.95
(3) 4-6 Chela Gonzalez is highly anticipating sixth grade. She's especially excited about being part of the A-class, the only all-English class in her El Paso school. But when her father has a stroke, Chela's year grows complicated and painful. Short, well-crafted chapters offer perceptive glimpses into life on the border, the dynamics of middle-grade girls, and a family in turmoil.
Reviewer: Norah Piehl

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