Love Sugar Magic: A Dash of Trouble

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Price
$7.99  $7.43
Publisher
Walden Pond Press
Publish Date
Pages
336
Dimensions
5.1 X 7.6 X 0.8 inches | 0.48 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780062498472

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About the Author

Anna Meriano grew up in Houston with an older brother and a younger brother, but (tragically) no sisters. She graduated from Rice University with a degree in English and earned her MFA in creative writing with an emphasis on writing for children from the New School in New York. She has taught creative writing and high school English and works as a writing tutor. Anna likes reading, knitting, playing full-contact quidditch, and singing along to songs in English, Spanish, and ASL. Anna still lives in Houston with her dog, Cisco. Her favorite baked goods are the kind that don't fly away before you eat them.

Mirelle Ortega is a writer and an artist in Los Angeles. She is the author-illustrator of Magic: Once Upon a Faraway Land, a Pura Belpré Honor Book, and River of Mariposas. She is the illustrator of several books, including Small Room, Big Dreams: The Journey of Julián and Joaquin Castro by Monica Brown and Pepe and the Parade by Tracey Kyle. Visit her online at mirelleortega.com.

Reviews

★ "Meriano builds a wonderful contemporary world in small-town Texas, full of diverse characters, where magic feels right at home and muggles will feel equally welcome. A series opener that's proof that windows and mirrors can be magical ingredients." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

★ "A delectable debut with wide appeal." -- School Library Journal (starred review)

★ "Full of spirit and humor, A Dash of Trouble truly is love, sugar and magic." -- Shelf Awareness (starred review)

"The power of friendship and family bonds, as well as how good intentions can end badly, are strong themes that will resonate with middle-grade readers. Leo is a funny, lovable protagonist, and readers will feel right at home in this cozy series starter." -- ALA Booklist

"Meriano sets up a promising premise for a sweetly joyful series." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Chock full of humor, magic, friendship and sisterhood, Anna Meriano's debut launches a new series that celebrates Mexican-American culture and traditions." -- BookPage