Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away

Written by Meg Medina · Illustrated by Sonia Sanchez

Two best friends face a heart-wrenching goodbye as one moves away, testing the strength of their bond.

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32 pages· 528 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD700L

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Bookroo's summary

Evelyn Del Rey and Daniela are inseparable, sharing adventures in their twin apartments. But today, a moving truck signals a change—Evelyn is leaving. Amidst boxes, they promise to stay connected, cherishing their special friendship. Can their bond withstand the distance? Discover a touching tale of friendship and change in a vibrant urban setting.

From the publisher

From Newbery Medalist Meg Medina comes the bittersweet story of two girls who will always be each other’s número uno, even though one is moving away. A big truck with its mouth wide open is parked at the curb, ready to gobble up Evelyn’s mirror with the stickers around the edge . . . and the sofa that we bounce on to get to the moon. Evelyn Del Rey is Daniela’s best friend. They do everything together and even live in twin apartments across the street from each other: Daniela with her mami and hamster, and Evelyn with her mami, papi, and cat. But not after today–not after Evelyn moves away. Until then, the girls play amid the moving boxes until it’s time to say goodbye, making promises to keep in touch, because they know that their friendship will always be special. The tenderness of Meg Medina’s beautifully written story about friendship and change is balanced by Sonia Sánchez’s colorful and vibrant depictions of the girls’ urban neighborhood.