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Margie's life turns upside down when her cousin Lupe arrives from Mexico to live with her parents in California. Lupe must navigate a new culture and school, while Margie feels embarrassed and jealous of her cousinβs presence at home and in school. The book explores family dynamics, cultural blending, and the complexities of adolescent relationships within a Mexican American family.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Alma Flor Ada
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