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Allie, First at Last: a Wish Novel by Angela Cervantes (2017, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherScholastic, Incorporated

ISBN-100545812682

ISBN-139780545812689

eBay Product ID (ePID)235223800

Product Key Features

Book TitleAllie, First At Last: a Wish Novel

Number of Pages208 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicHumorous Stories, People & Places / United States / Hispanic & Latino, General, Social Themes / Friendship, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes)

Publication Year2017

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorAngela Cervantes

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight5.3 Oz

Item Length7.6 in

Item Width5.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

ReviewsPraise for Allie, First at Last : "A sweet middle-grade read that promotes compassion and empathy over competitiveness." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "Laced with Mexican-American language and culture, this realistic drama is filled with gentle humor, big lessons, and even bigger heart." -- Publishers Weekly Praise for Gaby, Lost and Found : "A timely, touching and nuanced portrayal of real-life challenges experienced by children in mixed-status families."-- Kirkus Reviews "An emotionally compelling story." - School Library Journal "A timely and important story about immigration, deportation, and abandonment wrapped in a warm-hearted tale that will appeal to all." -- Sonia Manzano, Emmy Award-winning actress who plays "Maria" on Sesame Street and Pura Belpre Honor Award-winning author of The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano ., Praise for Allie, First at Last : "A sweet middle-grade read that promotes compassion and empathy over competitiveness." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review"Laced with Mexican-American language and culture, this realistic drama is filled with gentle humor, big lessons, and even bigger heart." -- Publishers Weekly Praise for Gaby, Lost and Found : "A timely, touching and nuanced portrayal of real-life challenges experienced bychildren in mixed-status families."-- Kirkus Reviews "An emotionally compelling story." - School Library Journal "A timely and important story about immigration, deportation, and abandonmentwrapped in a warm-hearted tale that will appeal to all." -- Sonia Manzano, EmmyAward-winning actress who plays "Maria" on Sesame Street and Pura Belpre HonorAward-winning author of The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano .

Grade FromThird Grade

Grade ToSeventh Grade

SynopsisIs winning top prize worth losing a friend?Allie Velasco wants to be a trailblazer.A trendsetter.A winner.No better feeling exists in the world than stepping to the top of a winner's podium and hoisting a trophy high in the air. At least, that's what Allie thinks . . . she's never actually won anything before. Everyone in her family is special in some way -- her younger sister is a rising TV star; her brother is a soccer prodigy; her great-grandfather is a Congressional Medal of Honor winner.With a family like this, Allie knows she has to make her mark or risk being left behind. She's determined to add a shiny medal, blue ribbon, or beautiful trophy to her family's award shelf. When a prestigious school contest is announced, Allie has the perfect opportunity to take first -- at last. There's just one small snag . . . her biggest competition is also her ex-best friend, Sara. Can Allie take top prize and win back a friend -- or is she destined to lose it all?, Is winning top prize worth losing a friend? Allie Velasco wants to be a trailblazer.A trendsetter.A winner.No better feeling exists in the world than stepping to the top of a winner's podium and hoisting a trophy high in the air. At least, that's what Allie thinks . . . she's never actually won anything before. Everyone in her family is special in some way -- her younger sister is a rising TV star; her brother is a soccer prodigy; her great-grandfather is a Congressional Medal of Honor winner.With a family like this, Allie knows she has to make her mark or risk being left behind. She's determined to add a shiny medal, blue ribbon, or beautiful trophy to her family's award shelf. When a prestigious school contest is announced, Allie has the perfect opportunity to take first -- at last. There's just one small snag . . . her biggest competition is also her ex-best friend, Sara. Can Allie take top prize and win back a friend -- or is she destined to lose it all?, Allie Velasco wants to be a trailblazer. A trendsetter. A winner. No better feeling exists in the world than stepping to the top of a winner's podium and hoisting a trophy high in the air. At least, that's what Allie thinks . . . she's never actually won anything before. Everyone in her family is special in some way -- her younger sister is a rising TV star; her brother is a soccer prodigy; her great-grandfather is a Congressional Medal of Honor winner. With a family like this, Allie knows she has to make her mark or risk being left behind. She's determined to add a shiny medal, blue ribbon, or beautiful trophy to her family's award shelf. When a prestigious school contest is announced, Allie has the perfect opportunity to take first -- at last. There's just one small snag . . . her biggest competition is also her ex-best friend, Sara. Can Allie take top prize and win back a friend -- or is she destined to lose it all?