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Highlights
- "A charming and delectably sweet debut.
- 8-12 Years
- 7.6" x 5.1" Paperback
- 336 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Fantasy & Magic
- Series Name: Love Sugar Magic
Description
About the Book
The launch title of Mariano's Love Sugar Magic series that centers on the women of the Logro-o family, who are "brujas"--witches of Mexican ancestry. Think Ramona with a heaping serving of Mexican American culture and a pinch of magic. Illustrations.Book Synopsis
"A charming and delectably sweet debut. Mischief, friendship, and a whole lot of heart--Love Sugar Magic has it all." --Zoraida Córdova, award-winning author of the Brooklyn Brujas series.
Leonora Logroño's family owns the most beloved bakery in Rose Hill, Texas, spending their days conjuring delicious cookies and cakes for any occasion. And no occasion is more important than the annual Dia de los Muertos festival.
Leo hopes that this might be the year that she gets to help prepare for the big celebration--but, once again, she is told she's too young. Sneaking out of school and down to the bakery, she discovers that her mother, aunt, and four older sisters have in fact been keeping a big secret: they're brujas--witches of Mexican ancestry--who pour a little bit of sweet magic into everything that they bake.
Leo knows that she has magical ability as well and is more determined than ever to join the family business--even if she can't let her mama and hermanas know about it yet.
And when her best friend, Caroline, has a problem that needs solving, Leo has the perfect opportunity to try out her craft. It's just one little spell, after all...what could possibly go wrong?
Debut author Anna Meriano brings us the first book in a delightful new series filled to the brim with amor, azúcar, y magia.
Review Quotes
★ "Meriano builds a wonderful contemporary world in small-town Texas, full of diverse characters, where magic feels right at home and muggles will feel equally welcome. A series opener that's proof that windows and mirrors can be magical ingredients." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
★ "A delectable debut with wide appeal." -- School Library Journal (starred review)
★ "Full of spirit and humor, A Dash of Trouble truly is love, sugar and magic." -- Shelf Awareness (starred review)
"The power of friendship and family bonds, as well as how good intentions can end badly, are strong themes that will resonate with middle-grade readers. Leo is a funny, lovable protagonist, and readers will feel right at home in this cozy series starter." -- ALA Booklist
"Meriano sets up a promising premise for a sweetly joyful series." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Chock full of humor, magic, friendship and sisterhood, Anna Meriano's debut launches a new series that celebrates Mexican-American culture and traditions." -- BookPage