The Fresh New Face of Griselda
Jennifer Torres
(Author)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
After one girl's parents lose their home, it would seem easy for her to lose hope, too--but in this inspiring story of family and friendship, just the opposite happens. Griselda "Geez" Zaragoza has a love for beautiful things, like her collection of vintage teacups and the flower garden she and her dad planted in the front yard. But when his business goes bankrupt, Geez loses not just her house, but also her confidence and her trust in her unflappable parents. Tagging along with her big sister Maribel, who postponed college for a job selling Alma Cosmetics, Geez dreams up a way to reclaim the life she thinks she lost. If she can sell enough tubes of glistening, glittery Alma lip gloss, she'll win a cash prize that could help jump start her dad's business. In this moving coming-of-age novel, Geez will learn that a home isn't just lost or found, but made and re-made.
Product Details
Price
$7.99
$7.43
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publish Date
September 01, 2020
Pages
272
Dimensions
5.2 X 7.5 X 0.8 inches | 0.45 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780316452618
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About the Author
Jennifer Torres is the author of Vega's Piece of the Sky; Stef Soto, Taco Queen; The Fresh New Face of Griselda; and other books for young readers. She writes stories about home, friendship, and unexpected courage inspired by her Mexican American heritage. Jennifer started her career as a newspaper reporter, and even though she writes fiction now, she hopes her stories still have some truth in them. She lives with her family in Southern California.
Reviews
"Fans of Kelly Yang's Front Desk (2018) will enjoy Geez' entrepreneurial spirit and appreciate another strong-minded young woman of color seeking ways to relieve her family's financial burden. An enjoyable story about the ingenuity and bonds that help a family withstand tough times."--Kirkus Reviews
"A warm family story."--Booklist
"An affectionate portrayal of a Latinx family struggling with a life-changing crisis."--The Bulletin
"A warm family story."--Booklist
"An affectionate portrayal of a Latinx family struggling with a life-changing crisis."--The Bulletin
Praise for Stef Soto, Taco Queen:
"The core of the story--friendship and the importance of family--wins out, leaving tweens with a satisfying, gentle read." --School Library Journal "[A] well written novel about family and pride and would be a great addition to the library." --School Library Connection "[An] engaging glimpse of food-truck culture through the Soto family's sacrifices, values, and hardships. Once readers get past the drama, they'll cheer for Stef Soto, her family, and Tia Perla." --Kirkus Reviews "This cheery, relatable story features short and sweet chapters with plenty of Spanish words and phrases sprinkled in and a cheer-worthy main character in Stef, a happy, funny girl who adores art above all." --Booklis "The bones of this polished debut are familar...but Torres fleshes them out with authenticity, humor, and heart. Stef's fresh, honest voice will resonate with a broad swath of readers, as will the relatable struggles she negotiates." --Publishers Weekly "Spanish words and humorous banter pepper the dialogue, and the dual stories of the threatened family business and Stef's issues with classmates make a nice, age-appropriate balance that validates Stef's experience while pointing to a world beyond middle school politics. Readers will be happy to snack on this...." --The BulletinPraise for Flor and Miranda Steal the Show:
"[A] lively, fast-paced adventure." --Publishers Weekly "Readers will enjoy getting to know both protagonists and will root for them till the last page." --Booklist "A wide range of middle grade readers are likely to see aspects of themselves in both Flor and Miranda." --School Library Journal "Fans of Torres' Stef Soto, Taco Queen will delight in this pleasing mix of friendship story, Latino culture, and carnival milieu." --BCCB "Readers cannot help but root for both heroines, who feel like two regular girls with universal struggles despite their uncommon circumstances. Feelings of summer fun and smells of funnel cake with follow readers home from this engaging story of family and friendship." --Kirkus Reviews
