An endearing family story from the international bestselling author of How The Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents and In the Time of the Butterflies

"This twist on a classic story demonstrates that difficult transitions can be eased by new connections. Or a possibly magical aunt." --The New York Times Book Review

Moving to Vermont after his parents split, Miguel has plenty to worry about! Tía Lola, his quirky, carismática, and maybe magical aunt makes his life even more unpredictable when she arrives from the Dominican Republic to help out his Mami. Like her stories for adults, Julia Alvarez's first middle-grade book sparkles with magic as it illuminates a child's experiences living in two cultures.

Author: Julia Alvarez
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Yearling Books
Published: 08/13/2002
Series: Tia Lola Stories #1
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.60w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780440418702

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.8
Point Value: 4
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 43515 / How Tia Lola Came to (Visit) Stay


Award: 2006 Sunshine State Young Reader's Award Nominee - Grades 3-5