Felita - by Nicholasa Mohr (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Felita's new neighbors tease her because she is from Puerto Rico--and soon, the young girl begins to miss her friends back home. Although the first edition was published 20 years ago, this reissue is sure to strike chords with youngsters of today.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Felita's parents promise she will love their new neighborhood. Only Abuelita, her grandmother, understands how much Felita will miss her old block, and her best friend Gigi. But her new neighbors taunt and tease Felita and her family because they are from Puerto Rico. First published twenty years ago, Felita's compelling story has resonance for kids today.<p>An honest, realistic view of an important aspect of contemporary American life. --<b>The Horn Book</b></p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>"We're off to a better future".<P>Felita's parents promise she will love the new neighborhood. Only Abuelita, her grandmother, understands how much Felita will miss her old block, and her best friend Gigi. But her new neighbors aren't nice at all. They taunt and tease Felita because her family is from Puerto Rico. When Felita's parents finally decide to move back to their old block, Felita is thrilled. Yet she soon finds that many things have changed while she's been away -- including herself.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"An honest, realistic view of an important aspect of contemporary American life". -- The Horn Book<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Nicholasa Mohr has written many books, primarily aimed towards young adults, and has won numerous awards for her writing.
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