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1) Frizzy
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First Second
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
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"Marlene loves three things: books, her cool tía Ruby, and hanging out with her best friend Camila. But according to her mother Paola, the only thing she needs to focus on is school and 'growing up.' That means straightening her hair every weekend so she could have 'presentable good hair.' But Marlene hates being in the salon and doesn't understand why her curls are not considered pretty by those around her. With a few hiccups, a dash of embarrassment,...
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Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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This wasn't Paul's idea. The last thing he's interested in is exploring new countries or experiencing anything that might be described as "cultural enrichment." But like it or not, he's stuck with his brother, Theo, for two weeks in Taiwan, a place that--while fascinating to Theo--holds no interest to Paul at all. While on a short trip to a local electronics store, Paul becomes hopelessly lost in Taiwan's twisting, narrow streets, and he has no choice...
3) Alérgica
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Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2022
Language
Español
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Maggie es la rara de la familia. Sus padres están ocupados preparándose para la llegada de un nuevo bebé, y sus hermanitos son gemelos y viven en su propio mundo. A Maggie le encantan los animales y cree que lo que necesita es tener su propio cachorrito, pero cuando va a elegir uno el día de su cumpleaños, le comienza a salir un sarpullido. ¡Tiene alergia severa a todo lo que tenga pelaje!¿Podrá Maggie superar sus alergias y encontrar la mascota...
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First Second
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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"It's hard enough being a kid without being teased for a funny sounding name or wearing a hijab. It's even harder when you're constantly fighting your sibling--and Zara and Zeeshan really can't stand each other. During a family trip to Florida, when the bickering, shoving, and insults reach new heights of chaos, their parents sentence them to the worst possible fate--each other's company! But when the twins find an ailing turtle, it presents a rare...