Sunday, April 4, 2010

Confetti Girl by Diana Lopez


Lina Flores loves volleyball, science, and socks of all colors and designs. Her best friend, Vanessa, lives across the street, and their special bond has always gotten them through every problem until now. Lina is grieving the sudden death of her mother and trying to cope with her dad's grief as well. She feels lonlier still when Vanessa develops an interest in boys and isn't always available when Lina needs her. Lina's grades start to slide, and she is not allowed to play volleyball. Even worse, she begins to feel that her dad loves the books he hides behind more than he loves her. Read this heart-warming book to see how Lina restores her relationship with Vanessa and her dad. She even learns alot about herself in the process.