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Gr 3–7—Lissie, her father, and her grandmother travel to Guatemala to visit a family friend. She resolves to learn as much Spanish as she can. The story follows her trip, including many Spanish words, as well as some geography, geology, and history lessons. Despite the language barriers, Lissie finds friends and a sense of home in these new places and people. This younger middle grade novel is delightfully adorned throughout with black-and-white artwork that ranges from spot art to multi-page spreads ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More