The Missing Chancleta

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Synopsis
Flaca's chanclet, or flip flop, has gone missing! She prepares to investigate the theft: "Pencil and notepad: in hand. Straw hat for disguise: on. Magnifying glass: Check. " She interviews each of her family members, all of whom are suspects. Oddly, their stories check out, so Flaca will have to dig deeper to find the culprit. Normally, Detective Flaca, a pale, scrawny second grader, doesnt allow civilians to read her confidential case files. But young readers willing to sign the confidentiality agreement that appears before the three top-secret cases included in this bilingual collection are in luck! In "The Case of the Missing China," Flaca discovers small pieces of china, or oranges for those who grew up in Puerto Rico, in a fruit cup included in her lunch. Shes allergic to oranges, so she immediately suspects someone is trying to harm her. But who could it be? And in "The Case of the Lost Salsa," Flaca is dismayed to learn she will have to dance salsa at her older sisters quinceañera. Attending the birthday party is bad enough, but performing in front of everyone is unimaginable! When Flaca starts dance lessons, she realizes her "salsa" is missing. She uses her finely tuned detective skills to locate her lost dancing abilities, ultimately discovering that ones inner "salsa" cant be found with pencil and paper. Narrated by Detective Flaca in hard-boiled detective style, this bilingual collection of inter-related short stories for intermediate readers will appeal to seasoned and reluctant readers alike. And Flaca will surely inspire a host of amateur private investigators!
Copyright:
2003

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
35 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781558857797
Publisher:
Arte Publico Press
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Arte Público Press
Adult content:
No
Language:
English, Spanish
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
Grade Levels:
Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade
Submitted By:
Expandability Vendor
Proofread By:
Expandability Vendor
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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