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By Michael Berry , based on child development research. How do we rate?
Heartwarming tale of 15-year-old's party angst.
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What's the Story?
As MISS QUINCE opens, Sue wants to spend the summer at camp with her friends -- but her parents insist that she travel with them to visit their relatives in Honduras. If that weren't enough, they plan to throw a surprise quinceanera for Sue, where she'll be the center of attention in a big, pink, poofy dress. The only one who seems to understand Sue is her grandmother, but even she can't rescue Sue from a houseful of aunts and cousins demanding quality time.
Is It Any Good?
Family members sometimes disagree on celebrations and traditions, and this touching tale extols compromise. Writer/illustrator Kat Fajado captures the kinetic energy of the story's Central American setting. And Sue is a likeable main character, gradually opening herself up to new experiences. Perfect for middle-grade graphic novel fans, Miss Quinces is a lively celebration of family life.
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Book Details
- Author: Kat Fajardo
- Illustrator: Kat Fajardo
- Genre: Graphic Novel
- Topics: Arts and Dance , Great Girl Role Models , Middle School
- Book type: Fiction
- Publisher: Scholastic
- Publication date: May 3, 2022
- Publisher's recommended age(s): 10 - 16
- Number of pages: 256
- Available on: Paperback, Nook, iBooks, Kindle
- Awards: Common Sense Selection , Coretta Scott King Medal and Honors
- Last updated: July 27, 2022
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