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librariandest's review against another edition
3.0
I read this with my daughter in Spanish (she had to translate quite a bit of it for me). She was truly freaked out by the chickens! But we had a good conversation about what the chickens symbolize (lol). I'm going to get the other books in the series for her even though she said the chickens were like a nightmare. It's hard for me to find high-low books in Spanish for her (high interest for an 8yo, with a lower reading level because her Spanish reading comprehension is more like 2nd grade).
turrean's review against another edition
3.0
Cici looks much younger than she's supposed to be. That, and the perceived cuteness of the topic, will fail to grab some readers. Which is a pity, because there is some excellent storytelling here. I loved one really well-done scene where Cici trips and falls in front of some of her peers. Their mockery, and the less-than-perfect behavior of a friend longing to fit in with the cool kids, were very realistic.
The young heroine's ability to see beyond the mundane surface of things was a fantastic touch. (Octopus Mom!!) This looks like a solid beginning to a good series for lower elementary.
The young heroine's ability to see beyond the mundane surface of things was a fantastic touch. (Octopus Mom!!) This looks like a solid beginning to a good series for lower elementary.
fernandie's review against another edition
3.0
Cute, but I probably won't continue with the series.
Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
nairam1173's review against another edition
Cute, but feels a bit slipshod. The fantasy element is rushed and the base story is standard. It is, however, a children's book for an age demographic I don't read as often.
nikimarion's review against another edition
3.0
Wish this had been more compelling, but I'm here for Latina protags dealing with complex family/friend situations!
librarydosebykristy's review against another edition
4.0
This is a cute book for younger readers, grades K-3. Cici is a little girl who discovers that she is a fairy on the morning of her 10th birthday. Short, simply stories focusing a lot on Cici's trouble with her parent's divorce.
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