Becoming Naomi Leon
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Book Description
Naomi Soledad Leon Outlaw has had a lot to contend with in her young life, her name for one. Then there are her clothes (sewn in polyester by Gram), her difficulty speaking up, and her status at school as "nobody special." But according to Gram, most problems can be overcome with positive thinking. And with Gram and her little brother, Owen, life at Avocado Acres Trailer Rancho in California is ha... More
Book Information
| Publisher | Scholastic, Inc. |
| Binding | Paperback (15 editions) |
| Reading Level | Ages 9-12 |
| # of Pages | 272 |
| ISBN-10 | 0439856213 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0439856218 |
| Publication Date | 05/01/2006 |
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Naomi is introduced to her Mexican heritage. As Naomi learns about her culture Ryan Naomi and her disabled, younger brother, Owen have lived with their great grandma, Gram, ever since their mother left them 7 years with no word since. Out of the blue she shows up with her distasteful boyfriend.
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tags: young adult fiction, young adult, strong girls, siblings, realistic fiction, mexican culture and community, mexican american, love, juvenile fiction, imagination, hispanic, highly recommended, growing up, grandmothers, friendship, fiction, festival, family relationships, family relationship, family problems, family, coming of age, class favorite, children's fiction, child abuse, carving, california, believing, being yourself, becoming naomi leon, adventure
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