{"product_id":"welcome-to-washington-fina-mendoza-book-kitty-felde-9781737097860","title":"Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUn misterio animado con un toque de suspenso, un entorno fascinante, una dinámica familiar interesante, y una protagonista latina emprendedora.\u003c\/i\u003e - Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe West Wing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003econoce a Nancy Drew.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eLa hija de 10 años de un congresista resuelve misterios en el Capitolio de los Estados Unidos... y le enseña civismo a los niños. ¿Podrá salvar a su familia de la maldición del Gato Demonio de Capitol Hill?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e-- ENGLISH DESCRIPTION --\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA lively mystery with a touch of spookiness, an intriguing setting, an appealing family dynamic, and an enterprising Latina heroine.\u003c\/i\u003e - Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eBeware the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegends say if you see the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill, you're cursed with bad luck. Ten-year-old Fina Mendoza just saw it. And the last thing her family needs right now is a jinx!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFina and her older sister Gabby just moved to Washington, D.C. after the death of their mom to live with Papa, a congressman from California. But then she comes face-to-whiskers with a mysterious cat in the Capitol Crypt. Is it the Demon Cat?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisasters follow! Jars of spaghetti sauce explode. Fina's beloved grandmother Abuelita breaks her leg. And Fina's only friend in Washington, a big orange dog named Senator Something, becomes the next target.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe only way for Fina to save her family from future \"cat\"astrophe is to solve the mystery of the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eThis Readers' Favorite Award-winning novel is more than a mystery story!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eFina takes us backstage at the U.S. Capitol to see firsthand how government works with an emphasis on Congress and the Legislative Branch. \u003cb\u003eThe Fina Mendoza Mysteries\u003c\/b\u003e provide an introduction to civics for elementary age children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe West Wing\u003c\/i\u003e meets Nancy Drew...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor fans of Nancy Drew Mysteries, Boxcar Children, Encyclopedia Brown, and Hardy Boys!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE FINA MENDOZA MYSTERIES SERIES:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Book 1 - \u003ci\u003eWelcome to Washington Fina Mendoza\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Book 2 - \u003ci\u003eState of the Union\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Book 3 - \u003ci\u003eSnake in the Grass\u003c\/i\u003e (coming soon)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eALSO AVAILABLE IN SPANISH:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Book 1 - \u003ci\u003eBienvenida a Washington Fina Mendoza\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Book 2 - \u003ci\u003eEstado de la Unión\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Book 3 - \u003ci\u003eSerpiente en la Hierba\u003c\/i\u003e (muy pronto)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - Perfect for \u003cb\u003eclassroom\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003ehomeschooling\u003c\/b\u003e settings\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - Free podcast based on the books and current events: \u003cb\u003eThe Fina Mendoza Mysteries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - 32-page \u003cb\u003eTeacher's Guide\u003c\/b\u003e including language arts, math, and social studies lessons\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ -","offer_id":51050071228689,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51050074734865,"sku":"NIN9781737097860","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1737097869.jpg?v=1751090295","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-au\/products\/welcome-to-washington-fina-mendoza-book-kitty-felde-9781737097860","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}