Copyright Date:
2012
Edition Date:
2012
Release Date:
10/31/12
Pages:
49, 50 pages
ISBN:
Publisher: 1-558-85756-7 Perma-Bound: 0-605-73315-5
ISBN 13:
Publisher: 978-1-558-85756-8 Perma-Bound: 978-0-605-73315-2
Dewey:
Fic
LCCN:
2012026030
Dimensions:
22 cm.
Language:
Spanish
Bilingual:
Yes
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews
In this bilingual book, a young girl finds a surprise upon returning from a trip to Guanajuato, Mexico. Going back to school after a two-week vacation, fourth-grader Flor discovers a mummy named Rafael, who snuck into her backpack at a museum. Rafael, who tells Flor and her best friend Lupita to call him Rafa, had always "wanted to see los Estados Unidos." The mummy's delight with his new surroundings is dampened when he realizes that he will miss the Day of the Dead, the one day when his family comes to visit him at the museum. With help from the school custodian, Mr. García, Flor and Lupita concoct a plan to return Rafa to his museum home before the special day arrives. Of course, many obstacles stand in the way of their goal, but everything falls into place eventually. Luna moves the story along at a nice clip, with a text heavy on dialogue and short on description. One disappointing aspect is Flor and Lupita's continuous ill treatment of the pesky Sandra, whose slightly annoying actions seem much less offensive than their mean-spirited reactions. The Spanish translation follows the original English version. (Illustrations were not seen.) An innocuous Halloween and Day of the Dead book for readers who prefer to skip scarier fare. (Adventure. 8-11)
Flor enjoyed her two-week trip to Mexico, though she¿s glad to be back at school. But when she tries to pull her homework out of her backpack, she¿s shocked to feel a cold hand clutching hers. Thinking that the pesky boys in her class are playing a trick on her, she turns around to look into her pack. She¿s even more stunned when she sees two yellow eyes peeking out at her. Flor and her best friend Lupita stare in astonishment as a cowboy hat, followed by a small man with dark yellow skin and thin, stringy hair, emerges from her backpack. He introduces himself as Rafa, a mummy from the famous museum in Guanajuato. Flor visited the museum and learned that some people buried there mummified naturally. She can¿t believe that an actual mummy hitched a ride with her to the United States! Amusing hijinks ensue as the girls try to hide Rafa from their teacher, classmates and family. And when Rafa realizes that it¿s almost the Day of the Dead, or El Día de los Muertos, he longs to return homeThe girls are forced to reveal their secret and seek help from an adult. How can they get Rafa home in time for the annual celebration honoring deceased loved ones? Published in a bilingual ¿flip¿ format, young readers ages 8 to 12 will savor this entertaining story about mummies, friendship and responsibility..
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