This smart and witty debut treads a colorful coming-of-age journey from New York City to Havana, featuring dance parties, unrequited love, and catrobatics.
Topics Cuban Americans. Teenage boys. Salsa (dance). Cuba. Cuban politics and government. Immigrant families. Death of a parent. Travel. Romance.
SRC Level 4.700000
SRC Points 19.000000
Lexile HL650L
Trim Size 8 1/4" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2016-09-05
JLG Release Date Jan 2017
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Young Adult (Grades 9 & Up)
Young Adult
Young Adult (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
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