Content: PG (slavery, war, racism mentioned)
BUYING ADVISORY: EL - ESSENTIAL
APPEALS TO: SEVERAL
Jorge, Camila, and Siggy spend Monday afternoons with their Tia Xia. Together they embark on a time traveling adventure. In 1862, the United States was fighting the Civil War and Mexico was fighting off an invasion by France. The cousins must avoid capture, fight the bad guys, and save their aunt before finding their own way back home.
For those readers who have only ever had a vague understanding about what Cinco de Mayo actually celebrates, for children who identify as Latino but are struggling to understand their heritage, or for lovers of historical fiction, this book is eye and heart opening.
The family is Latino with varying skin shades and hair textures.
J. Smith, Teacher Librarian
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