Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring (Scholastic Gold) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781338159318)

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?

Author: Angela Cervantes
ISBN-10: 1338159313
ISBN-13: 9781338159318
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Language: English
Published: 03/27/2018
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.80w x 1.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.7
Point Value: 7
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 193865 / Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 12/01/2017
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2018
Booklist 02/01/2018 pg. 52
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2018
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2018 pg. 68 - Recommended, Satisfactory