The Fresh New Face of Griselda
$18.66
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
8 December 2020
Summary
Griselda “Geez” Zaragoza has a love for beautiful things, like her collection of vintage teacups and the flower garden she and her dad planted in the front yard. But when his business fails, Griselda loses not just her home, but also her confidence and her trust in her unflappable parents.
Tagging along with big sister Maribel, who postponed college for a job selling Alma Cosmetics, Geez dreams up a way to reclaim the life she thinks she lost: If she can sell enough tubes of glistenin…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780316452618 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0316452610 |
| Author: | Jennifer Torres |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 8 December 2020 |
| Weight: | 200g |
| Dimensions: | 192mm x 132mm x 20mm |
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Critics Review
”[A] well written novel about family and pride and would be a great addition to the library.“– School Library Connection
“A warm family story.”–Booklist
“An affectionate portrayal of a Latinx family struggling with a life-changing crisis.”–The Bulletin
“Fans of Kelly Yang’s Front Desk (2018) will enjoy Geez’ entrepreneurial spirit and appreciate another strong-minded young woman of color seeking ways to relieve her family’s financial burden. An enjoyable story about the ingenuity and bonds that help a family withstand tough times.”–Kirkus Reviews
About The Author
Jennifer Torres
Jennifer Torres is an award-winning writer and the author of The Fresh New Face of Griselda, Flor and Miranda Steal the Show, Stef Soto, Taco Queen, and Finding the Music/En pos de la musica. A former journalist, her work is inspired by her Mexican-American heritage. She lives with her family in Southern California.
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