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A charming story about a girl who's father gets deported. This is an excellent book to discuss with children as it contains current events that are being delt with in the U.S.A.
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A good dog story tempered by a realistic immigration story. While the language felt banal, the story of Zitlally, the 11-year-old daughter of an illegal immigrant who is deported leaving his wife & 3 daughters behind, feels plausible, as does the changing relationships between the protagonist & her friends. Ultimately, the story resolves happily, making it a draw for the dog-besotted or the relationship-savvy 3rd-grader. The endnotes about immigration from Mexico to the US are sensitive & valuab
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I didn't find myself as interested in plot/characters/setting here as in Resau's other books, but the writing itself is as excellent as always.
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Love a Hispanic protagonist who our English Language Learners can connect with during our Lunch Bunch Book Club.
Excellent book for students who have come from Mexico and who might still have family there.
3-5th grade
3-5th grade
One of few books showing the impact of deportation on a family. Valuable story for that!! Good for 4th up.
bit over-sweet
Jan 06, 2010
Rachel
marked it as to-read
Aug 02, 2010
Ellie
marked it as to-read
Jul 14, 2012
alisonwonderland (Alison)
marked it as to-read
Feb 25, 2013
Liz
marked it as to-read-for-blog
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Apr 08, 2016
Mary Ann
marked it as to-read
