| Truth and Salsa Contributor(s): Lowery, Linda (Author) |
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ISBN: 1561454982 ISBN-13: 9781561454983 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - Mexico - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Other, Religious - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Multigenerational |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 680 |
| Physical Information: 0.51" H x 7.23" W x 8.45" (0.57 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Mexican |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 106516 Reading Level: 4.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 6.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A spirited young girl must travel far from home to finally find herself. Mexico is a long way from Kalamazoo--and not just in terms of miles. Almost-thirteen-year-old Hayley Flynn is spending six months with her eccentric grandmother in the rural mountain town of San Miguel while her recently separated parents work things out. For Haley, Life in Mexico is surprisingly exciting--exotic birds, beautiful butterflies, holidays, colorful fiestas, and new friends like Lili. But there are also difficult lessons to be learned. Poverty and unemployment send Lili's father and other men from the village to work in Michigan, sending money back home to their anxious families. Meanwhile, Hayley is on the lookout for la fantasma (the ghost) that is said to haunt her grandma's house. Linda Lowery creates an affectionate portrait of a small town in Mexico and its people in this warm, humorous story of self-discovery. With a captivating plot and relatable protagonist, readers will be engaged on every page. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lowery, Linda: - Linda Lowery is the author of many novels and biographies for children. She lives in Mexico. |