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How Tía Lola Saved the Summer
By Alvarez, Julia
- ISBN
- 978-0-37586-727-9 978-0-37596-727-6
- Publisher
- Knopf
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 2011
Gr 3–6—Fifth grade was a trial for Miguel, but summer holds the promise of carefree days and baseball. However, when he learns that his mother's friend, Victor, and his three children—all girls—are coming to stay for a week, he is sure that his entire vacation will be ruined. And to top it all off, he sustains an injury that threatens to bench him...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on May 1, 2011
Miguel's Tía Lola, equal parts psychologist, camp counselor, Martha Stewart, and Yogi Berra, is out to make the Vermont visit of the city-dwelling Espadas the best trip of their lives. As readers of this winning series know, Tía Lola's ability to understand the intricacies of the human heart is a gift. Widower Víctor Espada and his three daughters are considering moving from New York City, so they come for a week to stay with Miguel and his sister Jua...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2011
Victor Espada and his three daughters stay for a week with Miguel, his sister Juanita, Mami, and Tía Lola. Victor, who ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
