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Highlights
- Felita's parents promise she will love their new neighborhood.
- 8-12 Years
- 7.5" x 5.1" Paperback
- 112 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, People & Places
Description
About the Book
Felita's new neighbors tease her because she is from Puerto Rico--and soon, the young girl begins to miss her friends back home. Although the first edition was published 20 years ago, this reissue is sure to strike chords with youngsters of today.Book Synopsis
Felita's parents promise she will love their new neighborhood. Only Abuelita, her grandmother, understands how much Felita will miss her old block, and her best friend Gigi. But her new neighbors taunt and tease Felita and her family because they are from Puerto Rico. First published twenty years ago, Felita's compelling story has resonance for kids today."An honest, realistic view of an important aspect of contemporary American life." --The Horn Book
From the Back Cover
"We're off to a better future".Felita's parents promise she will love the new neighborhood. Only Abuelita, her grandmother, understands how much Felita will miss her old block, and her best friend Gigi. But her new neighbors aren't nice at all. They taunt and tease Felita because her family is from Puerto Rico. When Felita's parents finally decide to move back to their old block, Felita is thrilled. Yet she soon finds that many things have changed while she's been away -- including herself.
Review Quotes
"An honest, realistic view of an important aspect of contemporary American life". -- The Horn Book
About the Author
Nicholasa Mohr has written many books, primarily aimed towards young adults, and has won numerous awards for her writing.Dimensions (Overall): 7.5 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)
Weight: .2 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 112
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: People & Places
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Theme: Hispanic & Latino, United States
Format: Paperback
Author: Nicholasa Mohr
Language: English
Street Date: July 19, 1999
TCIN: 1002210282
UPC: 9780141306438
Item Number (DPCI): 247-26-8482
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.3 inches length x 5.1 inches width x 7.5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.2 pounds
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