In the Groves
$44.21
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
8 October 2024
Summary
From debut author-illustrator Andrea Cruz Floren comes a whimsical Spanglish picture book about finding belonging in an unlikely place.
Clara visits her abuelo and many, many cousins in California every year. And every year, her family tells tall tales about her abuelo’s orange groves- There’s magic! There’s mischief! There’s monstruos! But Clara’s never been to the orange groves. And she’s determined to change that.
So when her cousins aren’t looking, Clara sneaks into her ab…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593662618 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 059366261X |
| Author: | Andrea Cruz Floren |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Bantam Dell Publishing Group, Div of Random House, Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 8 October 2024 |
| Weight: | 408g |
| Dimensions: | 225mm x 292mm x 9mm |
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Critics Review
A CSMCL Best Book of the Year
A One Book, One San Diego Top 10 Finalist
“Full-page spreads depict a large, lively, loving family with a range of mostly brown skin tones. Characters are expressive, and Cruz Floren creatively portrays Clara’s elaborate flights of fancy as she helps Abuelo. More muted hues are used for Abuelo’s flashbacks. Heartwarming.” —Kirkus Reviews
About The Author
Andrea Cruz Floren
Andrea Floren grew up in South Dakota, far from her California family. Her grandfather, who tended the orange groves, had a gift for storytelling. He encouraged Andrea to keep writing; she hopes to honor his memory with this debut book. Andrea currently lives in Colorado with her family.
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