Questions About The Summer of Jordi Perez (and the Best Burger in Los Angeles)

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Does the author realise that Jordi is a masculine name where it comes from (Catalonia) and that it gives mixed signals in the synopsis? What I mean is that spaniards and other spanish-speaking countries will understand you're talking about a boy in it, and later realise it isn't the case...

Caroline But the synopsis also says "Jordi documents her whole life in photographs" --> her=girl…moreBut the synopsis also says "Jordi documents her whole life in photographs" --> her=girl(less)

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Why is Jordi's name on the title when she's not even the narrator?

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Is this appropriate for 8th graders?

Ms. Barrett Barrett Yes! There's some underage alcohol consumption, but otherwise I don't remember anything beyond the maturity level of an 8th grader. …moreYes! There's some underage alcohol consumption, but otherwise I don't remember anything beyond the maturity level of an 8th grader. (less)

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