Saving Sky

Tea-Leaf on the Roof

Planet Tad

Miss Understood

Loose Connections

Reservoir Pups (The Gang with No Name Book 1)

Last Message (Seven (the Series) Book 3)

Total Knockout: Tale of an Ex-Class President (mix)

THESE STORIES TAKE the reader to meet mochos; cholos; Mr. and Mrs. Special; Manny with his mysterious phone calls; Melly, who dreams of being the first girl to take the Dive; Andy and Ruthie, who find that being boyfriend-girlfriend takes on new meaning the night of the prom; and Chuy, who seems determined to get kicked out of school. Each distinct voice shares secret thoughts that draw the reader into daily dramas of love, danger, loyalty, and pride. In the final story, a shocking tragedy reverberates through the barrio.With this collection, Saldaa makes a significant contribution to the field of Latino short stories for young readers.VOYA, StarredThese powerfully written, provocative selections have universal appeal and subtle, thoughtful themes.School Library JournalWhile much is revealed, just as much is implied, making the stories layered and rich while still rendering them accessible.The BulletinFrom the Hardcover edition.

Discover Your Child's Next Read

Saving Sky

Diane Stanley, 2010

Tea-Leaf on the Roof

Jean Ure, 1987

Planet Tad

Tim Carvell, 2012

Miss Understood

James Roy, 2012

Loose Connections

Rosemary Hayes, 2012

Reservoir Pups (The Gang with No Name Book 1)

Colin Bateman, 2005

Last Message (Seven (the Series) Book 3)

Shane Peacock, 2012

Total Knockout: Tale of an Ex-Class President (mix)

Taylor Morris, 2008