Malín Alegría
Author
Publisher
Simon Pulse
Pub. Date
2008, ©2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
Description
When Southern California high school senior Sofi Mendoza lies to her parents and crosses the border for a weekend party, she has no idea that she will get stuck in a Mexican village with family she has never met before, unable to return to the United States and the easy life she knew.
Author
Publisher
Simon Pulse
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
Estrella's mother and aunt are planning a gaudy, traditional quinceañera for her, even though it is the last thing she wants. Estrella Alvarez is turning fifteen, and she's not happy about it. For as long as she can remember, her mother has been planning an elaborate quinceañera, complete with a mariachi band, cheesy decorations, and a hideous dress. Estrella is so over it. She'd much rather have an understated dinner party at a posh restaurant...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 4
Language
Español
Description
When Fabiola's sister Alexis joins her at Dos Rios High, she warns her away from the troublemaking superjock Dex Andrews, but Alexis does not listen, and soon it is up to Fabiola to make things right, even if it means breaking her sister's heart.