by Juana Medina
Juana lives in Bogotá, Columbia, and speaks Spanish. Her favorite things are drawing, Astroman, brussel sprouts, Bogotá, reading books, and her best friend, Lucas, who is her dog. Tragedy strikes on the first day of school when she finds out that she will have to learn English this year for Mr. Tompkins's class. All of the important people in Juana's life agree that learning English is a great idea, even though she disagrees because it is so hard and frustrating to learn. The possibility of an exciting trip with her grandparents becomes just the motivation she needs to persevere.
With its short chapters, expressive pictures, appealing layout, and natural flow, Juana & Lucas is a wonderful book for elementary school-aged children to read. Written from Juana's perspective, readers will easily relate to her joys and frustrations. This book is best for anyone who is either interested in or fearful of learning something new. As they see Juana embrace her fears and achieve success, readers will be motivated to do so as well. The book introduces its reader to the culture of Bogotá and to Spanish vocabulary, which is interjected throughout, making it feel as though Juana is a real, authentic Columbian.
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Author, Juana Medina's website: http://www.juanamedina.com/
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