Allie, First at Last - by Angela Cervantes (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Born into a family of over-achievers, fifth-grader Allie Velasco has never finished first in anything, and lately things have been going badly: her science project is ruined by a well-meaning student, her former best friend is hanging out with another girl--but now she is determined to win the Trailblazer contest with a photographic presentation about her great grandfather, the first Congressional Medal of Honor winner from their town.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>This charming, heartfelt second novel by <i>Gaby, Lost and Found </i> author Angela Cervantes asks an all-important question: is winning top prize worth losing a friend?<p></p>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?<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>Praise for <i>Allie, First at Last</i>: </b>A sweet middle-grade read that promotes compassion and empathy over competitiveness. -- <i> Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred reviewLaced with Mexican-American language and culture, this realistic drama is filled with gentle humor, big lessons, and even bigger heart. -- <i>Publishers Weekly<i><b>Praise for <i>Gaby, Lost and Found</i>: </b>"A timely, touching and nuanced portrayal of real-life challenges experienced bychildren in mixed-status families."-- <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>"An emotionally compelling story." - <i>School Library Journal</i>"A timely and important story about immigration, deportation, and abandonmentwrapped in a warm-hearted tale that will appeal to all." -- Sonia Manzano, EmmyAward-winning actress who plays "Maria" on <i>Sesame Street</i> and Pura Belpre HonorAward-winning author of <i>The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano</i>.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Angela Cervantes is a poet, storyteller, and animal lover. Her poetry and short stories have appeared in various publications, and she has written the novels <i>Gaby, Lost and Found</i> and <i>Allie, First at Last</i>. 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 angelacervantes.com.
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