Stella Díaz Never Gives Up
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2020 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Stella Díaz Never Gives Up

Written and illustrated by Angela Dominguez

Book #2 in the Stella Díaz series

A young girl navigates her summer vacation, exploring her love for marine life and her desire to protect the oceans.

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208 pages· 24,146 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Stella, a shy Mexican-American girl, visits Mexico and discovers the ocean she loves is threatened by pollution. Determined to save it, she must rally friends, old and new, to make a difference. Can Stella's passion turn the tide and protect the sea's fragile life? Join her on a journey of courage and community in this heartwarming tale of environmental activism.

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From award-winning author Angela Dominguez, comes the novel Stella Diaz Never Gives Up, a novel about a shy Mexican-American girl who becomes an environmental activist and makes a difference in her community. Stella gets a big surprise when her mom plans a trip to visit their family in Mexico! Stella loves marine animals, and she can’t wait to see the ocean for the first time . . . until she arrives and learns that the sea and its life forms are in danger due to pollution. Stella wants to save the ocean, but she knows she can’t do it alone. It’s going to take a lot of work and help from old and new friends to make a difference, but Stella Díaz never gives up! This is the second middle-grade novel from award-winning picture book author and illustrator Angela Dominguez. Based on the author’s experiences growing up Mexican-American, this infectiously charming character comes to life through relatable story-telling including simple Spanish vocabulary and adorable black-and-white art throughout.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
208
Words
24,146
Reading age
7–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
630L
Themes & topics
Books about the environmentBooks about hard workBooks about self-esteem and self-relianceBooks about friendshipBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~O
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
507944
Publication
Published
January 14, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250229113

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