Flor and Miranda Steal the Show - Hardcover

"[A] lively, fast-paced adventure."--Publishers Weekly "Fans of Torres' Stef Soto, Taco Queen will delight in this pleasing mix of friendship story, Latino culture, and carnival milieu."--BCCB "Readers cannot help but root for both heroines, who feel like two regular girls with universal struggles despite their uncommon circumstances. Feelings of summer fun and smells of funnel cake with follow readers home from this engaging story of family and friendship."--Kirkus Reviews "Readers will enjoy getting to know both protagonists and will root for them till the last page."--Booklist "A wide range of middle grade readers are likely to see aspects of themselves in both Flor and Miranda."--School Library Journal "Spanish words and humorous banter pepper the dialogue, and the dual stories of the threatened family business and Stef's issues with classmates make a nice, age-appropriate balance that validates Stef's experience while pointing to a world beyond middle school politics. Readers will be happy to snack on this...."--The Bulletin "The bones of this polished debut are familar...but Torres fleshes them out with authenticity, humor, and heart. Stef's fresh, honest voice will resonate with a broad swath of readers, as will the relatable struggles she negotiates."--Publishers Weekly "This cheery, relatable story features short and sweet chapters with plenty of Spanish words and phrases sprinkled in and a cheer-worthy main character in Stef, a happy, funny girl who adores art above all."--Booklist "[An] engaging glimpse of food-truck culture through the Soto family's sacrifices, values, and hardships. Once readers get past the drama, they'll cheer for Stef Soto, her family, and Tia Perla."--Kirkus Reviews "[A] well written novel about family and pride and would be a great addition to the library."--School Library Connection Praise for Stef Soto, Taco Queen "The core of the story--friendship and the importance of family--wins out, leaving tweens with a satisfying, gentle read."--School Library Journal