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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2001 · Est. 3.5 hour read
How Tia Lola Came to (Visit) Stay
Part of the Tía Lola Stories series
Miguel's life turns magical and unpredictable with his aunt's arrival.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 2,018 ratings
147 pages· 25,751 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
After his parents' split, Miguel moves to Vermont, facing a new life and challenges. Enter Tía Lola, his vibrant aunt from the Dominican Republic, whose presence brings unexpected magic and chaos. As Miguel navigates living between two cultures, he discovers that family bonds can transform even the toughest transitions. Will Tía Lola's influence help him find his place, or will her unpredictable nature create more upheaval? Dive into a heartwarming tale of cultural discovery and familial magic.
From the publisher
An endearing family story from the international bestselling author of How The Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents and In the Time of the Butterflies “This twist on a classic story demonstrates that difficult transitions can be eased by new connections. Or a possibly magical aunt.” –The New York Times Book Review Moving to Vermont after his parents split, Miguel has plenty to worry about! Tía Lola, his quirky, carismática, and maybe magical aunt makes his life even more unpredictable when she arrives from the Dominican Republic to help out his Mami. Like her stories for adults, Julia Alvarez’s first middle-grade book sparkles with magic as it illuminates a child’s experiences living in two cultures.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 147
- Words
- 25,751
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 800L
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