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CBC Showcase: Spanish-Language Books and Hispanic Heritage

When Naomi Soledad León Outlaw's mother reappears after seven years of being gone, all sorts of questions are stirred up and Naomi is challenged to discover who she really is.

cover Becoming Naomi León

by Pam Muñoz Ryan

"Themes of divorce, absent parents, biculturalism, inherited traits, physical disabilities, and triumph over adversity are woven through this novel that features realistic characters, both lovable and despicable, and a believable plot." —Voice of Youth Advocates Review

Ages 9-12
ISBN: 0-439-26969-5
Price: $16.95
Publisher: Scholastic Press

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