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Reviewed on February 1, 2016 | Middle Grade
Gr 3–6—A middle grade story with a smidgen of fantasy, in which the intrepid protagonist tackles new and old friendships, his sense of belonging and letting go, and the unbelievable disappearance of his beloved trike. Mateo Martinez is a fourth grader who swears that his trike was stolen by two talking skunks. His family, younger sister Mila, and new best friend Ashwin bear with Mateo's claim and believe they are dreams, because Mateo constantly dreams of being a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on April 1, 2016
Mexican American fourth grader Mateo's former friend is bullying him and new friend Ashwin; Mateo's assertive little sister annoys him; and he'...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
