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happylilkt's review against another edition
3.0
Battle of the Books 2022-2023
3.5 stars
Very fun detective story set in Mexico City and full of Frida Kahlo art! I liked this one.
Full List of 2022-23 OBOB selections 3-5 Grades
[b:Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio|226425|Small Steps The Year I Got Polio|Peg Kehret|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348218290l/226425._SX50_.jpg|1137137] ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
[b:A Wish in the Dark|38465017|A Wish in the Dark|Christina Soontornvat|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1574778992l/38465017._SX50_.jpg|60091760] ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
[b:Measuring Up|50997628|Measuring Up|Lily LaMotte|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1589287147l/50997628._SX50_.jpg|75312255] ⭐⭐⭐⭐
[b:Ten|6921851|Ten|Shamini Flint|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1254202315l/6921851._SX50_.jpg|7150198] ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (dropped from regional / state because not widely available)
[b:Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring|35849452|Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring|Angela Cervantes|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1503754189l/35849452._SY75_.jpg|53356130] ⭐⭐⭐
[b:Life of Zarf: The Trouble with Weasels|20821235|Life of Zarf The Trouble with Weasels|Rob Harrell|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1393223087l/20821235._SY75_.jpg|27685688] ⭐⭐⭐
[b:The Best of Iggy|44678029|The Best of Iggy (Iggy, #1)|Annie Barrows|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1598542813l/44678029._SY75_.jpg|69337559] ⭐⭐⭐
[b:Snapdragon|44280844|Snapdragon|Kat Leyh|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1562010523l/44280844._SX50_.jpg|68794400] ⭐⭐
[b:Shirley & Jamila Save Their Summer|48635847|Shirley & Jamila Save Their Summer|Gillian Goerz|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1575341190l/48635847._SY75_.jpg|73975791] ⭐⭐
[b:The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart|26869762|The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart (Tales from the Chocolate Heart, #1)|Stephanie Burgis|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1472822247l/26869762._SY75_.jpg|46913191]
[b:Rescue on the Oregon Trail|22323698|Rescue on the Oregon Trail (Ranger in Time, #1)|Kate Messner|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1403394841l/22323698._SX50_.jpg|41718309]
[b:From the Desk of Zoe Washington|45169415|From the Desk of Zoe Washington (Zoe Washington, #1)|Janae Marks|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1560957404l/45169415._SY75_.jpg|60426059]
[b:Harbor Me|37584983|Harbor Me|Jacqueline Woodson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1526574263l/37584983._SY75_.jpg|62648355]
[b:Spark|40796150|Spark|Sarah Beth Durst|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1534663700l/40796150._SX50_.jpg|56893606]
[b:Kinda Like Brothers|20578939|Kinda Like Brothers|Coe Booth|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1391615283l/20578939._SX50_.jpg|39847343]
[b:Letters from Cuba|49189485|Letters from Cuba|Ruth Behar|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1580795058l/49189485._SY75_.jpg|74637313]
3.5 stars
Very fun detective story set in Mexico City and full of Frida Kahlo art! I liked this one.
Full List of 2022-23 OBOB selections 3-5 Grades
[b:Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio|226425|Small Steps The Year I Got Polio|Peg Kehret|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348218290l/226425._SX50_.jpg|1137137] ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
[b:A Wish in the Dark|38465017|A Wish in the Dark|Christina Soontornvat|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1574778992l/38465017._SX50_.jpg|60091760] ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
[b:Measuring Up|50997628|Measuring Up|Lily LaMotte|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1589287147l/50997628._SX50_.jpg|75312255] ⭐⭐⭐⭐
[b:Ten|6921851|Ten|Shamini Flint|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1254202315l/6921851._SX50_.jpg|7150198] ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (dropped from regional / state because not widely available)
[b:Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring|35849452|Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring|Angela Cervantes|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1503754189l/35849452._SY75_.jpg|53356130] ⭐⭐⭐
[b:Life of Zarf: The Trouble with Weasels|20821235|Life of Zarf The Trouble with Weasels|Rob Harrell|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1393223087l/20821235._SY75_.jpg|27685688] ⭐⭐⭐
[b:The Best of Iggy|44678029|The Best of Iggy (Iggy, #1)|Annie Barrows|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1598542813l/44678029._SY75_.jpg|69337559] ⭐⭐⭐
[b:Snapdragon|44280844|Snapdragon|Kat Leyh|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1562010523l/44280844._SX50_.jpg|68794400] ⭐⭐
[b:Shirley & Jamila Save Their Summer|48635847|Shirley & Jamila Save Their Summer|Gillian Goerz|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1575341190l/48635847._SY75_.jpg|73975791] ⭐⭐
[b:The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart|26869762|The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart (Tales from the Chocolate Heart, #1)|Stephanie Burgis|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1472822247l/26869762._SY75_.jpg|46913191]
[b:Rescue on the Oregon Trail|22323698|Rescue on the Oregon Trail (Ranger in Time, #1)|Kate Messner|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1403394841l/22323698._SX50_.jpg|41718309]
[b:From the Desk of Zoe Washington|45169415|From the Desk of Zoe Washington (Zoe Washington, #1)|Janae Marks|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1560957404l/45169415._SY75_.jpg|60426059]
[b:Harbor Me|37584983|Harbor Me|Jacqueline Woodson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1526574263l/37584983._SY75_.jpg|62648355]
[b:Spark|40796150|Spark|Sarah Beth Durst|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1534663700l/40796150._SX50_.jpg|56893606]
[b:Kinda Like Brothers|20578939|Kinda Like Brothers|Coe Booth|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1391615283l/20578939._SX50_.jpg|39847343]
[b:Letters from Cuba|49189485|Letters from Cuba|Ruth Behar|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1580795058l/49189485._SY75_.jpg|74637313]
reader4evr's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this so much but I am not a fan of the cover at all.
protagonistspub's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
notblue's review against another edition
4.0
I saw the twist coming from a mile away but I was still satisfied with the book :)
4/5
4/5
sarahanne8382's review against another edition
4.0
Paloma Marquez's mom has a fellowship to study in Mexico for the summer and Paloma gets to go along to visit the country where her dad grew up (he died when she was little). At first she'd prefer a typical 6th grade Kansas summer, but as she begins to learn more about her dad's favorite artist - Frida Kahlo - and gets involved in an attempt to recover one of her lost creations, she begins to change her mind about Mexico.
There was so much to like about this middle grade mystery, including that the twist totally surprised me. My daughter's a big Frida Kahlo friend so I started reading it to her, but when we ran out of time on our library loan, I sped through and finished it on my own.
There was so much to like about this middle grade mystery, including that the twist totally surprised me. My daughter's a big Frida Kahlo friend so I started reading it to her, but when we ran out of time on our library loan, I sped through and finished it on my own.
the_enobee's review against another edition
5.0
My favorite Angela Cervantes book, this is an exciting read that stoked curiosity about Frida and Mexican culture and history.
lattelibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
This was SUCH a fun book recommended to me by a friend. Filled with culture, intrigue, and Frida Kahlo, this novel was a whirlwind of emotion, mother-daughter relations, and fun summer adventures. It's vibrant, fun, and wholesome.
I learned so much from this book--I learned more about Mexican culture and the Spanish language, as well as art history and Frida Kahlo herself. There was just the right amount of mystery and action, and going behind parents' backs. As Paloma learns to love Mexico and a new side of her family history, the more I loved this book.
It's overall fun and enjoyable and a great summer read. Well worth the time!
Review cross-listed here!
I learned so much from this book--I learned more about Mexican culture and the Spanish language, as well as art history and Frida Kahlo herself. There was just the right amount of mystery and action, and going behind parents' backs. As Paloma learns to love Mexico and a new side of her family history, the more I loved this book.
It's overall fun and enjoyable and a great summer read. Well worth the time!
Review cross-listed here!
benyoda95's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars.
This book was great, cute, educational, and fun. Great tool to teach about Hispanic culture in a fun mysterious way.
This book was great, cute, educational, and fun. Great tool to teach about Hispanic culture in a fun mysterious way.
sara_hudson's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed this one - tight pacing, interesting information about Frida Kahlo without feeling like an art history text book, nifty mystery. Cervantes gets a lot done in a short page count. Great for upper elementary and for MS readers looking for a shorter book that moves.