Life becomes ever more complicated for Ximena as she approaches her 15th birthday. Increased pressures and challenges at school, her parents’ struggle to afford her quinceañera, a newfound relationship with her biological dad—how will she navigate all of the drama?

Level 2
Unique Words: 420
Total Words: 8,800
Tense(s): present
Glossary: yes

©2019. Spanish. Level 2. 5 x 8 inches. Softcover, 116 pages.

About the Author

Jennifer Degenhardt taught middle and high school Spanish for 24 years. She decided to combine her language skills with storytelling, specifically involving kids and culture. Her books highlight cultural, social, economic, and political themes necessary for continued conversation, both inside and outside the classroom. She hopes her stories will provide a platform for discussion, as anything can be solved—to some degree—with a conversation.