Showing 1–5 of 5 titles
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Becoming Naomi León
In “Becoming Naomi León,” Muñoz Ryan writes convincingly about the love that binds an extended family together. Characters are well-drawn and balanced, relationships are honest, and Naomi's growing awareness of her cultural heritage and sense of self will keep readers engrossed.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2006 (Honor Title)
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9780439269698
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Criss Cross
Criss Cross follows the lives of four fourteen-year-olds in a small town. Each at their own crossroads, this ensemble cast explores new thoughts and feelings in their quest to find the meaning of life and love. In thirty-eight brief chapters, this poetic, postmodern novel experiments with a variety of styles: haiku, song lyrics, question-andanswer dialogue, and split-screen scenarios.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2006 (Medal Winner)
- Older
- ISBN: 0-06-009272-6
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An Innocent Soldier
Betrayed by his farmer, a young farmhand is conscripted into Napoleon's Grande Armée and joins an ill-fated march to conquer Moscow. He becomes the personal servant of a young aristocrat, a life-transforming experience for both of them.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2006 (Medal Winner)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780439627719
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Princess Academy
Miri and the other young women of her rocky highland village are forced to leave their close-knit community when the prince must choose a bride. Miri soon becomes the strong, resilient, and courageous leader of the academy. The book is a fresh approach to the traditional princess story with unexpected plot twists and great emotional resonance.- Fiction, Fantasy
- John Newbery Medal 2006 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 1-58234-993-2
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The Tequila Worm
In her debut novel, Canales shows, through a series of vignettes, how a Latina child maintains her cultural integrity with pride and humor while living within another culture. Without sentimentality, Canales develops fascinating characters who provide wonderful insights into the Latino cultural experience.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2006 (Medal Winner)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780385746748