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Juana and Lucas

Name: Juana and Lucas
ISBN: 9781536206395

Juana Medina

Candlewick Press · Paperback · March 5, 2019

Reading lane: Caribbean & Latin American Stories

“Refreshingly original. . . .

US: Hispanic & Latino Stories Stories Set in Mexico Caribbean & Latin American Stories school

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Why This Clicks

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

Book Details

Authors: Juana Medina
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Published: March 5, 2019
Format: Paperback
Theme: Caribbean & Latin American Stories · US: Hispanic & Latino Stories
Reading lane: Caribbean & Latin American Stories

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Caribbean & Latin American Stories
School 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. 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.