Love Sugar Magic: A Dash of Trouble
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Love Sugar Magic: A Dash of Trouble by Anna Meriano
Leo knows that she has magical ability as well and is more determined than ever to join the family businesseven if she cant let her mama and hermanas know about it yet. And when her best friend, Caroline, has a problem that needs solving, Leo has the perfect opportunity to try out her craft.
★ “Meriano builds a wonderful contemporary world in small-town Texas, full of diverse characters, where magic feels right at home and muggles will feel equally welcomeA series opener that’s proof that windows and mirrors can be magical ingredients.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ★ “A delectable debut with wide appeal.” — School Library Journal (starred review) ★ “Full of spirit and humor, A Dash of Trouble truly is love, sugar and magic.” — Shelf Awareness (starred review) “The power of friendship and family bonds, as well as how good intentions can end badly, are strong themes that will resonate with middle-grade readers. Leo is a funny, lovable protagonist, and readers will feel right at home in this cozy series starter.” — ALA Booklist “Meriano sets up a promising premise for a sweetly joyful series.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Chock full of humor, magic, friendship and sisterhood, Anna Meriano’s debut launches a new series that celebrates Mexican-American culture and traditions.” — BookPage
Anna Meriano grew up in Houston, Texas, with an older brother and a younger brother but (tragically) no sisters. She graduated from Rice University with a degree in English and earned her MFA in creative writing with an emphasis in writing for children from the New School in New York. She has taught creative writing and high school English and works as a writing tutor. Anna likes reading, knitting, playing full-contact quidditch, and translating English song lyrics into Spanish and vice-versa. Her favorite baked goods are the kind that don’t fly away before you eat them. Mirelle Ortega is a writer and an artist in Los Angeles. She is the author-illustrator of Magic: Once Upon a Faraway Land, a Pura Belpré Honor Book, and River of Mariposas. She is the illustrator of several books, including Small Room, Big Dreams: The Journey of Julián and Joaquin Castro by Monica Brown and Pepe and the Parade by Tracey Kyle. Visit her online at mirelleortega.com.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780062498472 |
| ISBN 10 | 0062498479 |
| Title | Love Sugar Magic: A Dash of Trouble |
| Author | Anna Meriano |
| Series | Love Sugar Magic |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 2019-02-21 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |