![]() ![]() "The balance of life on the border of Mexico and Texas is lightly sketched but sure-handed occasional Spanish phrases and the sense of family and community come through. The story should appeal to readers dealing with their own tween years." - School Library Journal ![]() ![]() "This is a sweet coming-of-age story, telling of the cruelties of children toward one another and dealing with the loss of a parent. However, readers will also find the book’s loving portrayal of Chela’s family, its nicely realized setting, and its artful exploration of the problems of assimilation to be both engaging and heartfelt." - Booklist "Martinez’ highly episodic first novel is a quiet story that is filled with such coming-of-age staples as mean girls, popularity contests, first romances, sibling rivalries, and more. ![]()
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