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Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring (Scholastic Gold) Kindle Edition

by Angela Cervantes (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 305 ratings
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A new novel from Angela Cervantes that uses the story of Frida Kahlo to help readers discover the true power of heritage, art, and family.

A room locked for fifty years.A valuable peacock ring.A mysterious brother-sister duo.Paloma Marquez is traveling to Mexico City, birthplace of her deceased father, for the very first time. She's hoping that spending time in Mexico will help her unlock memories of the too-brief time they spent together. While in Mexico, Paloma meets Lizzie and Gael, who present her with an irresistible challenge: The siblings want her to help them find a valuable ring that once belonged to beloved Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Finding the ring means a big reward -- and the thanks of all Mexico. What better way to honor her father than returning a priceless piece of jewelry that once belonged to his favorite artist! But the brother and sister have a secret. Do they really want to return the ring, or are they after something else entirely?
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    245 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 7
  5. Lexile measure
    710L
  6. Publisher
    Scholastic Press
  7. Publication date
    March 27, 2018
  8. Page Flip
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  9. Word Wise
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  10. Enhanced typesetting
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  11. ISBN-13
    978-1338159332
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"A perfect introduction to the mystery genre, with Cervantes deftly fitting pieces of the puzzle together to move the story along without divulging too much." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"A well-paced mystery plot and a rich exploration of the art of Frida Kahlo." --School Library Journal"A fun read for any sleuths-in-training." -- Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Angela Cervantes is the author of the middle grade novel Gaby, Lost and Found, which was named Best Youth Chapter book by the International Latino Book Awards and a Bank Street College of Education's Best Books of 2014. 
 
Angela's second middle grade novel, Allie, First At Last, was published by Scholastic Press in 2016 and received a starred-review from Kirkus calling it a"sweet middle-grade read" that "beautifully depicts the loving intergenerational bond between Bisabuelo and his young great-grandkids." Publisher's Weekly called Allie, First At Last an "earnest story...laced with Mexican-American language and filled with gentle humor, big lessons, and even bigger heart."
 
Angela's next middle-grade novel, Me, Frida and the Secret of the Peacock Ring, tells the story of eleven-year-old Paloma Marquez, who accompanies her mom on a trip to Mexico, Paloma's deceased father's birth country. On her first night in Mexico, Paloma is quickly entangled in a mystery involving an artifact once owned by the artist Frida Kahlo. The book is available for pre-order and will be released by Scholastic in March 2018. Angela is also the author of the junior novelization of Disney Pixar's animated film, Coco, to be released October 10, 2017.  Presently, she is working on her fifth middle-grade novel. Angela writes from her home in Kansas City.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B074P9GY1H
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Press (March 27, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 27, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 17.0 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 245 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 305 ratings

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Angela Cervantes

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Award-winning author Angela Cervantes is the author of many popular children's novels inspired by her Mexican American heritage and upbringing. Her latest book, The Cursed Moon, is a scary story for children ages 8+ and has been named to five State Children's Reading List including the Texas Bluebonnet Master List and Florida's Sunshine State Young Readers Award List.

Angela's other books include Lety, Out Loud, which won a 2020 Pura Belpré Honor Award; the Frida Kahlo-inspired mystery novel Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring; Gaby, Lost and Found; Allie, First at Last.

In addition to her own original novels, Angela adapted the junior novelization for Disney/Pixar’s animated-film, Coco and Disney's Encanto. Angela also wrote Maritza: Lead with your heart, by American Girls. She has short stories included in the Beyond Borders: Growing Up Mexican in America anthology and Chicken Soup for The Latino Soul.

Angela is a daughter of a retired elementary-school teacher who instilled in her a love for reading and storytelling.

Keep up with Angela here or follow her on Instagram.

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  • Raul
    5.0 out of 5 stars "Mighty high jinks" for a 7th-grader visiting modern-day Mexico City
    Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2018
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    The reading level here is clearly aimed for middle-school and late-elementary readers. Yet I, an adult, found this novel a delectable web of suspense and intrigue, as well as a welcome refresher on artist Frida Kahlo. 7th-grader Paloma is the main character, who must sacrifice four weeks of her summer off from school, to take a trip with her mom out of the U.S. to visit where Kahlo lived in Mexico. Paloma half-heartedly takes this opportunity to pick up some Spanish, which she never got to learn.

    A fan of a modern-day Nancy Drew-type book series, Paloma is unexpectedly encouraged to sleuth for a lost jewelry piece (tied to the famed artist) -- thus, ironically, she adopts her heroine's detective role. But she begins to face confusion and dilemmas, when her new friends and acquaintances appear to be tied to a high-stakes robbery. Along the way, Paloma gains an appreciation for her late father's Mexican heritage.

    If any parents are concerned their kids might be exposed to Frida's politics or trysts through this tale, rest assured the book focuses instead on Frida's art. My main critique: I would've preferred seeing one scenario (involving a smartphone light) re-worded, to avoid what initially seemed to me a contradiction. My favorite character was the fortune-telling street vendor. I strongly enjoyed the "Author's Note" at the end, explaining the real-life inspirations to this novel.
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  • TG
    5.0 out of 5 stars 12-year old loves it!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2023
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    Bought for my 12-year old relative as a birthday gift. I was nervous, as she is very picky, like most girls her age. She absolutely loved it and has been re-reading it again and again!
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  • Local Reader!
    5.0 out of 5 stars Truly suspenseful and FUN
    Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2018
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    I loved this mystery! This book is exciting, adventuresome, culturally affirming, artistic, and even educational. I am an adult reading for the suitability of a fifth grader or thereabouts. I would give this a big thumbs-up for any home, school, and library with readers of this age. If you liked Allie, First at Last and Gaby, Lost and Found, you will definitely like this book too. And this has a different style (but still with a girl protagonist). Even this adult reader was compelled by the mystery of the peacock ring and the unfolding stories about the great Frida Kahlo.
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  • Melanie J. Dulaney
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent mystery set in Mexico and surrounded by the art of Frida Kahlo
    Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2019
    As a fan of "Lety Out Loud," I was pleased to see that an Angela Cervantes book was placed the 2019-2020 Texas Bluebonnet Award list of nominees, but was leery of its content as neither I nor many of my patrons really enjoy mysteries. Happily, I give this particular mystery a thumbs up and believe that many of my students who enjoy a little drama in their realistic fiction reading will also find that this one fills that niche nicely. Paloma and her mother are heading to Mexico for an extended stay with mom doing a university research/grant program and Paloma participating in a summer culture and language program. Paloma is quite irritated that her more enjoyable sounding summer plans with her two best friends have been replaced with classes that she is absolutely sure are going to be horrendous. But Mexico is the birthplace of her father and she is always seeking connections to the man who passed away when she was only three, and two very attractive boys just keep popping into the picture, and a mystery surrounding artist Frida Kahlo fits right into Paloma's wheelhouse. Solving the mystery is only one aspect of this title. Readers will be immersed into Kahlo's art and the culture and beauty of Mexico while also wondering whether Lizzie will ever warm up to Paloma, if Paloma will figure out who is stalking her, or if there is a little something-something developing between her and one (or both) of the young men! Librarians trying to place this into the hands of the right crowd do not need to automatically exclude boys from the list of possible readers as the possible romance is subtle and Paloma is not a girly foo-foo main character and both Gael and Tavo are prominent male characters. Diversity in ethnicity, economic status and educational background abound in this title and there is no profanity, violence, or sexual content. Recommended for readers in grades 4-8.
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  • Mario Montanez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2023
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    Excellent book
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  • Mandy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun mystery - great for art fans
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2019
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    I read this book aloud to my daughter, who loves both all things Mexico-related and art. The mystery was intriguing for a young reader and we loved the many facts about Frida Kahlo woven throughout the story, as well as the chance to learn some Spanish words. My daughter still asks if there is a sequel, always a sure sign she enjoyed a book!
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  • mkowens
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute book
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2019
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    My daughter met the author at her school and loved her. We have been reading this book together each night. So far a really good story.
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  • Robert
    5.0 out of 5 stars Books!! Read , read , read !!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2020
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    My 11 year old twin daughters say this book is great !
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