Pack Your Bags, Maggie Diaz

By Nina Moreno, Courtney Lovett (Illustrator)

Part of the Maggie Diaz series

Maggie's spring break plans unravel as friendships shift and new crushes emerge.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 66 ratings

272 pages· 32,049 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Maggie is ready for an epic spring break with her best friends, but plans crumble as a school dance stirs up unexpected feelings. Julian's crush on a new girl and Zoey's academic stress threaten their trio's bond. Meanwhile, Maggie can't shake thoughts of Eerie Eddie. As friendships shift and alliances form, Maggie must navigate where she truly belongs. Will she find her place or be left behind?

From the publisher

This humorous and heartfelt middle-grade novel by Nina Moreno with illustrations by Courtney Lovett is perfect for fans of Celia C. Pérez and Terri Libenson.Spring semester is here and Maggie is killing it! Her grades are up, she’s loving outdoor track and field, and being a seventh grader means the awesome spring break trip to St. Augustine is almost here. She can’t wait for her first overnight trip away from her overprotective parents, lovesick sister, and busybody abuela. Nothing will get in the way of Maggie having the best time ever with her two best friends, Zoey and Julian!But all of Maggie’s plans for their unforgettable trip start to fall apart as everyone gets carried away with the upcoming dance instead. Even Julian has a crush–throwing their group dynamic into turmoil when he asks the new girl to be his date. Zoey’s so stressed with school that her straight A streak is in trouble . . . and why can’t Maggie stop thinking about Eerie Eddie? The three best friends have been inseparable for years, but everything is changing as everyone splits into twos, leaving Maggie unsure of where–and with who–she still fits.

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