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School Library Journal
Reviewed on February 1, 2016 | Middle Grade
Gr 4–6—In this realistic middle grade novel, Cervantes introduces a Latina fifth grader, Alyssa, otherwise known as Allie, who is struggling to find her place and identity as the third of four siblings in a family full of successful, award-winning individuals. She considers herself a failure when compared to Harvard-bound Adriana; his soccer whiz older brother, Aiden; and his younger sister Ava, a TV commercial star. Yet this is only half of ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on April 1, 2016
Allie has never won anything, despite belonging to a family of intense overachievers. When she learns about a creative competition...Log In or Sign Up to Read More


