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With a new sibling (her fourth) on the way and a big piano recital on the horizon, Dominican-American Ana María Reyes tries to win a scholarship to a New York City private school.
Quick Summary
Ana María Reyes dreams of escaping her cramped Brooklyn apartment and attending a fancy NYC private school, but with a fourth sibling on the way and a terrifying piano recital looming, she'll need to play her cards perfectly. Readers will cheer for Ana María as she navigates noisy family life, audition nerves, And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda pressure of proving herself in a world that feels out of reach. If your kid loves heartfelt stories like Merci Suárez Changes Gears or wants another determined heroine to root for, they'll ADORE Ana María. Perfect for kids ages 8-12 in grades 3-6 who enjoy stories about family, music, and chasing big dreams.