Flor and Miranda Steal the Show

Flor and Miranda Steal the Show

Author: Jennifer Torres

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2018-06-12

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 0316306916

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Enjoy carnival rides and deep fried pickles in this warm, funny middle-grade novel about family and friendship. Miranda is the lead singer in her family's musical band, Miranda y Los Reyes. Her family has worked hard performing at festivals and quinceañeras. Now, they have a shot at the main stage. How will Miranda make it a performance to remember? Flor's family runs the petting zoo at Mr. Barsetti's carnival. When she accidentally overhears Mr. Barsetti and Miranda's dad talk about cutting the zoo to accommodate Miranda y Los Reyes's main stage salary, she knows she has to take action. Will she have the heart for sabotage once she and Miranda actually start to become friends?


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Download or read book Flor and Miranda Steal the Show written by Jennifer Torres and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2018-06-12 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy carnival rides and deep fried pickles in this warm, funny middle-grade novel about family and friendship. Miranda is the lead singer in her family's musical band, Miranda y Los Reyes. Her family has worked hard performing at festivals and quinceañeras. Now, they have a shot at the main stage. How will Miranda make it a performance to remember? Flor's family runs the petting zoo at Mr. Barsetti's carnival. When she accidentally overhears Mr. Barsetti and Miranda's dad talk about cutting the zoo to accommodate Miranda y Los Reyes's main stage salary, she knows she has to take action. Will she have the heart for sabotage once she and Miranda actually start to become friends?


Stef Soto, Taco Queen

Stef Soto, Taco Queen

Author: Jennifer Torres

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2017-01-17

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 0316306878

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A heartwarming and charming debut novel about family, friends, and finding your voice all wrapped up in a warm tortilla. Estefania "Stef" Soto is itching to shake off the onion-and-cilantro embrace of Tia Perla, her family's taco truck. She wants nothing more than for Papi to get a normal job and for Tia Perla to be a distant memory. Then maybe everyone at school will stop seeing her as the Taco Queen. But when her family's livelihood is threatened, and it looks like her wish will finally come true, Stef surprises everyone (including herself) by becoming the truck's unlikely champion. In this fun and heartfelt novel, Stef will discover what matters most and ultimately embrace an identity that even includes old Tia Perla.


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Download or read book Stef Soto, Taco Queen written by Jennifer Torres and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2017-01-17 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A heartwarming and charming debut novel about family, friends, and finding your voice all wrapped up in a warm tortilla. Estefania "Stef" Soto is itching to shake off the onion-and-cilantro embrace of Tia Perla, her family's taco truck. She wants nothing more than for Papi to get a normal job and for Tia Perla to be a distant memory. Then maybe everyone at school will stop seeing her as the Taco Queen. But when her family's livelihood is threatened, and it looks like her wish will finally come true, Stef surprises everyone (including herself) by becoming the truck's unlikely champion. In this fun and heartfelt novel, Stef will discover what matters most and ultimately embrace an identity that even includes old Tia Perla.


The Fresh New Face of Griselda

The Fresh New Face of Griselda

Author: Jennifer Torres

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2019-09-03

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 0316452599

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A moving coming-of-age novel about one girl's struggles after her parents lose their home, and her journey to find hope in family and friendship, from Jennifer Torres, the author of Stef Soto, Taco Queen. Griselda "Geez" Zaragoza has a love for beautiful things, like her collection of vintage teacups and the flower garden she and her dad planted in the front yard. But when his business fails, Griselda loses not just her home, but also her confidence and her trust in her unflappable parents. Tagging along with big sister Maribel, who postponed college for a job selling Alma Cosmetics, Geez dreams up a way to reclaim the life she thinks she lost. If she can sell enough tubes of glistening, glittery Alma lip gloss, she'll win a cash prize that could help jump start her dad's business. With ups and downs along the way, Geez will discover that beauty isn't just lost or found, but made and re-made.


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Download or read book The Fresh New Face of Griselda written by Jennifer Torres and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A moving coming-of-age novel about one girl's struggles after her parents lose their home, and her journey to find hope in family and friendship, from Jennifer Torres, the author of Stef Soto, Taco Queen. Griselda "Geez" Zaragoza has a love for beautiful things, like her collection of vintage teacups and the flower garden she and her dad planted in the front yard. But when his business fails, Griselda loses not just her home, but also her confidence and her trust in her unflappable parents. Tagging along with big sister Maribel, who postponed college for a job selling Alma Cosmetics, Geez dreams up a way to reclaim the life she thinks she lost. If she can sell enough tubes of glistening, glittery Alma lip gloss, she'll win a cash prize that could help jump start her dad's business. With ups and downs along the way, Geez will discover that beauty isn't just lost or found, but made and re-made.


Is Your Mama a Llama?

Is Your Mama a Llama?

Author: Deborah Guarino

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780590447256

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Lloyd the Llama discovers what kind of animal his mama really is in this delightful guessing game picture book, filled with whimsical riddles and endearing illustrations. Rhyming questions and answers will charm and amuse children. "An enchanting animal guessing game."--"School Library Journal." Full-color illustrations. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.


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Download or read book Is Your Mama a Llama? written by Deborah Guarino and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 1989 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lloyd the Llama discovers what kind of animal his mama really is in this delightful guessing game picture book, filled with whimsical riddles and endearing illustrations. Rhyming questions and answers will charm and amuse children. "An enchanting animal guessing game."--"School Library Journal." Full-color illustrations. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.


The Do-Over

The Do-Over

Author: Jennifer Torres

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2022-06-07

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13: 133875422X

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From the author of Stef Soto, Taco Queen comes this story about sisterhood, friendship, and the intricacies of blended families. Raquel and Lucinda used to be inseparable. But ever since their parents split, Raquel has been acting like editor-in-chief of their lives. To avoid her overbearing sister, Lucinda spends most of her time with her headphones on, practicing her skating routine. Then a pandemic hits, and the sisters are forced to spend the lockdown at their dad’s ranch house. When their classmates suggest they bring their mom along, Raquel sees a chance to get back everything she has lost. They could get their parents to fall in love again and give their family a second chance, a do-over. But neither of them is expecting to find their dads new family in their house. And when Lucinda finds she actually really likes them, Raquel gets even more desperate to fix things. As her schemes to get rid of her dad’s new girlfriend get more and more out of hand, Lucinda starts to wonder what they are really fighting for. Trying to bring the Mendoza family back together, seems to be tearing everyone further apart.


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Download or read book The Do-Over written by Jennifer Torres and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2022-06-07 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of Stef Soto, Taco Queen comes this story about sisterhood, friendship, and the intricacies of blended families. Raquel and Lucinda used to be inseparable. But ever since their parents split, Raquel has been acting like editor-in-chief of their lives. To avoid her overbearing sister, Lucinda spends most of her time with her headphones on, practicing her skating routine. Then a pandemic hits, and the sisters are forced to spend the lockdown at their dad’s ranch house. When their classmates suggest they bring their mom along, Raquel sees a chance to get back everything she has lost. They could get their parents to fall in love again and give their family a second chance, a do-over. But neither of them is expecting to find their dads new family in their house. And when Lucinda finds she actually really likes them, Raquel gets even more desperate to fix things. As her schemes to get rid of her dad’s new girlfriend get more and more out of hand, Lucinda starts to wonder what they are really fighting for. Trying to bring the Mendoza family back together, seems to be tearing everyone further apart.


Catalina Incognito

Catalina Incognito

Author: Jennifer Torres

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2022-03-22

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1534482784

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Eight-year-old Catalina Castañeda uses Tía Abuela's sewing kit to turn ordinary clothing into a magical disguise, enabling her to uncover a thief at the local library.


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Download or read book Catalina Incognito written by Jennifer Torres and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-03-22 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eight-year-old Catalina Castañeda uses Tía Abuela's sewing kit to turn ordinary clothing into a magical disguise, enabling her to uncover a thief at the local library.


Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom

Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom

Author: Joan Holub

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-08-07

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 1442452633

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When ten-year-old Zeus is kidnapped, he discovers he can defend himself with a magical thunderbolt.


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Download or read book Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom written by Joan Holub and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When ten-year-old Zeus is kidnapped, he discovers he can defend himself with a magical thunderbolt.


In the Barrio

In the Barrio

Author: Alma Flor Ada

Publisher: Scholastic

Published: 2004-12

Total Pages: 20

ISBN-13: 9780590275699

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Many interesting and colorful things happen each day in the neighborhood.


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Download or read book In the Barrio written by Alma Flor Ada and published by Scholastic. This book was released on 2004-12 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many interesting and colorful things happen each day in the neighborhood.


Bunny Business

Bunny Business

Author: Lori Richmond

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780545925907

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The title Mama's day at work is struck through.


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Download or read book Bunny Business written by Lori Richmond and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The title Mama's day at work is struck through.


I Have a Cold

I Have a Cold

Author: Lisa M. Herrington

Publisher: Children's Press

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780531210123

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Learn how to avoid catching a cold, the best way to treat a cold, and how to prevent the spread of germs.


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Download or read book I Have a Cold written by Lisa M. Herrington and published by Children's Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to avoid catching a cold, the best way to treat a cold, and how to prevent the spread of germs.