Synopses & Reviews
Allie Velasco wants to be a trailblazer.
A trendsetter.
A winner.
No better feeling exists in the world than stepping to the top of a winners podium and hoisting a trophy high in the air. At least, thats what Allie thinks . . . shes never actually won anything before. Everyone in her family is special in some way -- her younger sister is a rising TV star; her brother is a soccer prodigy; her great-grandfather is a Congressional Medal of Honor winner.
With a family like this, Allie knows she has to make her mark or risk being left behind. Shes determined to add a shiny medal, blue ribbon, or beautiful trophy to her familys
award shelf. When a prestigious school contest is announced, Allie has the perfect opportunity to take first -- at last. Theres just one small snag . . . her biggest competition is also her ex-best friend, Sara. Can Allie take top prize and win back a friend -- or is she destined to lose it all?
Review
Praise for Gaby, Lost and Found:A timely, touching and nuanced portrayal of real-life challenges experienced by
children in mixed-status families.”-- Kirkus Reviews
An emotionally compelling story.” School Library Journal
"A tender debut that is heartbreaking and heartwarming." -- Diana Lopez, author of
Confetti Girl
A timely and important story about immigration, deportation, and abandonment
wrapped in a warm-hearted tale that will appeal to all.” -- Sonia Manzano, Emmy
Award-winning actress who plays Maria” on Sesame Street and Pura Belpre Honor
Award-winning author of The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano.
Synopsis
This charming, heartfelt second novel by
Gaby, Lost and Found author Angela Cervantes asks an all-important question: is winning top prize worth losing a friend?
Allie Velasco wants to be a trailblazer.A trendsetter.A winner.No better feeling exists in the world than stepping to the top of a winner's podium and hoisting a trophy high in the air. At least, that's what Allie thinks . . . she's never actually won anything before. Everyone in her family is special in some way -- her younger sister is a rising TV star; her brother is a soccer prodigy; her great-grandfather is a Congressional Medal of Honor winner.With a family like this, Allie knows she has to make her mark or risk being left behind. She's determined to add a shiny medal, blue ribbon, or beautiful trophy to her family'saward shelf. When a prestigious school contest is announced, Allie has the perfect opportunity to take first -- at last. There's just one small snag . . . her biggest competition is also her ex-best friend, Sara. Can Allie take top prize and win back a friend -- or is she destined to lose it all?
About the Author
Angela Cervantes is a poet, storyteller, and animal lover. Her poetry and short stories have appeared in various publications, including Chicken Soup for the Latino Soul . When Angela is not writing, she enjoys hanging out with her husband in Kansas and eating fish tacos every chance she gets. Keep up with Angela at www.angelacervantes.com.