Customer Reviews

Marisol and Magdalena

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I received this book as part of my teaching curriculum, and read it all in one afternoon. It's fast, light, and gives so many opportunities to start discussions on what it means to be from two (or more) cultures, it's scary. I thought it ended too soon, but maybe (hopefully) that's because Ms. Chambers plans to write more about Marisol and her friends. Certainly will draw kids in and the ending provides (at least for me) a chance to allow my students to continue Marisol's adventures and ask them, "What happens next?". Good job!

This book is the greatest book I've read on my level of reading.It shows a friend ship that will last. Ruben and marisol should have thier own book.It was fun reading: MARISOL AND MAGDELENA THE SOUND OF OUR SISTER HOOD

Kudos for Veronica Chambers!!! This book is great a must have in your children's bookshelf. I am a Panamanian mother of 2 children born in the U.S. Now they can see that you don't have to choose. That you can embrace and love both cultures, it is O.K. to be both, Born in the USA and a Panamanian. That your heart is big enough to love both cultures and you are smart enough to speak two languages. Be proud of who you are.

This book has a wonderful message that is realistic AND you could learn to understand more Spanish!!! This book shows you that you shouldn't forsake your friends especially when they need you most. You may have friendships like this so you can relate easily. We enjoyed that the book left us with many questions at the end. Did Marisol find her father? Did Magdalena meet Ruben? It lets you use your imagination to create your own ending. If you choose to read this book, you will find that even though Marisol was sad about her father, she found a way to be happy. Hopefully, a lot of students can relate to this!

What we liked about the book was that Marisol learns about her heritage. Also, at the end of the book, Marisol was capable of filling her life and heart with new loves. What we detested was that at the end it didn't say anything about Magdalena, Mami, and Lucho. Also, at times it gave too few details. Overall we definitely recommend this book.

This is a light, contemporary story written for Hispanic American girls struggling with two cultural identities. For these readers, this book may fill a gap. However, most of the book moves too slowly. Were it not for the hint of romance, reluctant readers just might not make it through.

Marisol is an eighth-grader who is panamanian. She lives in New York with her mother.Her mother sends her away to Panama to live with a grandmother she has never met. Marisol ends up learning not to judge a book by its cover. She also learns how easy it is to make friends in another country.

I LOVED THE BOOK BECAUSE IT WAS FUNNY, AND SAD. IT MADE ME WANT TO GO LOOK FOR A LONG-LOST RELATIVE.