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For as long as Estrella Alvarez can remember, her mother has beenplanning to throw her an elaborate quinceañera for her fifteenthbirthday -- complete with a mariachi band, cheesy decorations, and ahideous dress. Just thinking about her quince makes Estrella cringe. Buther mother insists that... read more
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Knowing that her mother will not give up on the idea of throwing her a ridiculously extravagant birthday party, Estrella Alvarez begins to prepare herself for the embarrassment that is sure to come. But when she gets involved with a young boy from the barrio, Estrella is determined to not let... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
First Sentence edit
C'MON, SHORTY," BOBBY SAID, while pulling me into the conga line.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Malin Alegría (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Country: USA
Publication Date: March 21, 2006
ISBN: 978-0689878091
Page Count: 272
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Country: USA
Publication Date: March 21, 2006
ISBN: 978-0689878091
Page Count: 272
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- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Family Life › Multigenerational › Fiction
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Social Situations › Friendship › Fiction
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- Books › Children's Books › Holidays & Festivals › Non-religious
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- Books › Teens › Social Issues
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- National Public Radio: Interview with the author.
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