{"title":"A Fina Mendoza Mystery","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"welcome-to-washington-fina-mendoza-book-kitty-felde-9781737097860","title":"Welcome to Washington Fina Mendoza","description":"\u003cp\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\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe West Wing\u003c\/i\u003econoce a Nancy Drew. \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-- ENGLISH DESCRIPTION --\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\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\/p\u003e Beware the Demon Cat of Capitol Hill! \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 This Readers' Favorite Award-winning novel is more than a mystery story! \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.The Fina Mendoza Mysteriesprovide an introduction to civics for elementary age children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe West Wing\u003c\/i\u003emeets Nancy Drew...For fans of Nancy Drew Mysteries, Boxcar Children, Encyclopedia Brown, and Hardy Boys! \u003cp\u003eTHE FINA MENDOZA MYSTERIES SERIES:\u003cbr\u003e Book 1 -\u003ci\u003eWelcome to Washington Fina Mendoza\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Book 2 -\u003ci\u003eState of the Union\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Book 3 -\u003ci\u003eSnake in the Grass\u003c\/i\u003e(coming soon)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eALSO AVAILABLE IN SPANISH:\u003cbr\u003e Book 1 -\u003ci\u003eBienvenida a Washington Fina Mendoza\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Book 2 -\u003ci\u003eEstado de la Unión\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Book 3 -\u003ci\u003eSerpiente en la Hierba\u003c\/i\u003e(muy pronto)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES:\u003cbr\u003e - Perfect forclassroomorhomeschoolingsettings\u003cbr\u003e - Free podcast based on the books and current events:The Fina Mendoza Mysteries\u003cbr\u003e - 32-pageTeacher's Guideincluding language arts, math, and social studies lessons\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ -","offer_id":51050071228689,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51050074734865,"sku":"NIN9781737097860","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","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-gb\/collections\/a-fina-mendoza-mystery-book-series.oembed","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}