CHILDREN'S
Released: July 12, 2011
"Although sometimes wise beyond their years, Margie and Lupe will charm readers as each girl struggles for belonging and acceptance in this realistic novel. (Fiction. 8-12)"
Two cousins, one born in Texas and the other in Mexico, learn the importance of family and friendship.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 8, 2011
"Gourlay spins slender threads of wishes and prayers, magic and miracles, desires and redemption and weaves together an impressively sweet and rich tale. (Fiction. 9-13)"
Twelve-year-old Andi's pleasure in her family's move to a real house and the coincidental long-awaited arrival of her older half brother from the Philippines is overshadowed by learning that only boys play basketball at her new school.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 9, 2010
"Nahualt and Spanish glossaries. (Fiction. 7-10)"
When her father is deported, Zitlally, a Mexican girl living in Colorado, feels that her home is breaking into pieces, like the fractions she is studying at school.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 11, 2009
"A stakes winner. (Fiction. 8-14)"
Five years ago, when she was seven, Lidie's mother died and her father and brother left to train racehorses in America without her.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 1, 2008
"Readers of this gentle, appealing sequel will appreciate the way the engaging protagonist discovers she can survive the changes a new year brings. (Fiction. 8-12)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2006
"Peppered with delightful illustrations of the myriad adventures and mishaps, this follow-up to Ruby Lu, Brave and True (2004) does not disappoint. (Fiction. 7-10)"
The best thing about Flying Duck and her family emigrating from China to live with Ruby Lu's family is that everything is new and exciting, but her mother warns her that even the most exciting things can grow old.
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