Juana and Lucas
Candlewick Press · Paperback · March 5, 2019
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- Who it’s for
- A lively, illustrated story pairs a spirited girl’s Bogotá life with the everyday absurdities of school.
- Themes
- Learning English, School frustrations, A girl’s bond with her dog
- Genres
- US: Hispanic & Latino Stories, School Stories, Caribbean & Latin American Stories
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“Refreshingly original. . . . Medina’s beautiful, vivid prose conjures the Colombian setting with tactile language. . . . The story itself is a giant hug.” — The New York Times Book Review Fans of Judy Moody and Clarice Bean will love Juana, the spunky young Colombian girl who stars in this playful, abundantly illustrated series. Juana loves many things: drawing, living in Bogotá, Colombia, and especially her dog, Lucas, the best amigo ever.
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She does not love wearing her itchy school uniform, solving math problems, or learning the English. Why is it so important to learn a language that makes so little sense? Hilarious, energetic, and utterly relatable, Juana will win over los corazones (the hearts) of readers everywhere.
School, With a Twist
A lively, illustrated story pairs a spirited girl’s Bogotá life with the everyday absurdities of school.
Come here for
- A child’s affectionate bond with her dog and love of drawing
- Playful glimpses of life in Bogotá, with Spanish woven into the prose
Expect
- Warm humor about itchy uniforms, math, and learning English
- Vivid, energetic prose and abundant illustrations
Where it sits
| US: Hispanic & Latino Stories | 78% |
|---|---|
| School Stories | 57% |
| Caribbean & Latin American Stories | 46% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Caribbean & Latin American Stories
- School Stories
- New Experiences
- Authors
- Juana Medina
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Published
- March 5, 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Learning English · School frustrations · A girl’s bond with her dog
- Reading lane
- Caribbean & Latin American Stories