Felita -- Nicholasa Mohr, Paperback

Felita's parents promise she will love their new neighborhood. Only Abuelita, her grandmother, understands how much Felita will miss her old block, and her best friend Gigi. But her new neighbors taunt and tease Felita and her family because they are from Puerto Rico. First published twenty years ago, Felita's compelling story has resonance for kids today."An honest, realistic view of an important aspect of contemporary American life." --The Horn BookAuthor: Nicholasa MohrPublisher: Penguin Young Readers GroupPublished: 07/19/1999Pages: 112Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 7.50h x 5.10w x 0.30dISBN: 9780141306438Audience: Ages 9-12Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.6Point Value: 2Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 5218 / FelitaReview Citation(s): Publishers Weekly 09/20/1999 pg. 90About the AuthorNicholasa Mohr has written many books, primarily aimed towards young adults, and has won numerous awards for her writing.